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John  C.  Pjirispatricis 

Manager 


Established  1884 


...Teas,  Coffee  and  Spices 


Geo.  W.  Caswell  &  Co. 

412-414  Sacramento  St.,  S.  F. 

SPECIAL  BRANDS    J*    J    S 

CASWELL'S  KONA  COFFEE 

Imported  directly  from  the  Hawaiian  Islands 

NIPPON  TEA 

The  true  Japan  Tea,  Uncolored  ^    J*    ^    PACIFIC  COAST  AGENTS 

M.  RICCI  brand  of  OLIVE  OIL 

A  Genuine  Italian  Olive  Oil 


A  CORDIAL  INVITATION  . . . 

Is  Extended  to  All  Visiting  Odd  Fellows,  Their  Families  and  Others 
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915  Market  Street  (ahdbe  Fifth) 


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Coffee  Parlor  *£     J*    J*    J*  Finest  Quality  J*    <*    J*    & 

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Steaks  and  Chops       <£    J*  SMost  Treasonable  of  'Prices.. 

J.  W.  LINCOLN,  P.  JOHNSON 

Proprietor  Manager 

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Commemorating  the  Founding  of  the  Order  by  the 

Instituting  of   California  Lodge  No.  1,  on 

September  Ninth,  Eighteen  Hundred 

and  Forty-nine. 


PUBLISHED  BY 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE  GOLDEN  JUBILEE  CELEBRATION 

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THE  BEST  OF  EVERYTHING 

Tastily  Cooked  and  Neatly  Served 
At  Wonderfully  Low  Prices 

Everyone  In  Our  Establishment 

Will  Exert  themselves  to  make  you 

Enjoy  Yourself 

and  will  be  pleased  if  you  are 


CARDALL  & 

HESSE 

PROPRIETORS 


J.   PORCHER,  Hatter 


1109  Market  Street 

NEAR    SEVENTH 
ODD     PBLLOSltfS'     BUILDING 

Patronize  Tenants  in  Building 
LATEST  STYLES  LOWEST  PRICES 


Golden  Jabilee  Celebration. 


By  H.  S.  Jones,  President 


The  Golden  Jubilee  Celebration  has  always  appealed  to  the  many  thousands 
of  Odd  Fellows  in  the  State  since  first  proposed.  The  preliminaries  of  this,  as  in 
all  movements  of  this  character,  were  started  by  a  few  with  hardly  any  definite 
ideas  as  to  what  the  celebration  should  consist  of  or  how  the  Order  in  general 
should  be  interested. 

On  July  ii,  1898,  by  a  resolution  introduced  in  California  Lodge  No.  1,  the 
Noble  Grand,  Brother  C.  E.  Post,  appointed  a  committee  to  make  arrange- 
ments for  the  proper  observance  of  the  fiftieth  anniversary  of  the  instituting  of 
that  Lodge — the  founding  of  the  Order  on  this  Coast.  The  committee,  consist- 
ing of  Brothers  Henry  S.  Jones,  P.  G. ;  William  T.  Galloway,  P.  G.  P. ;  John  G. 
Wetmore,  P.  G.;  Reinhold  L.  Anderson,  P.  G. ;  and  Charles  E.  Benedict,  P.  G., 
recommended  that  an  invitation  be  extended  to  all  the  Lodges,  Encampments, 
Rebekah  Lodges,  and  Cantons  in  the  Grand  Jurisdiction  to  send  a  delegate  to 
meet  with  a  committee  from  California  Lodge  to  .perfect  plans  for  a  Golden 
Jubilee  Celebration. 

The  recommendation  of  the  committee  was  unanimously  approved.  A  let- 
ter was  accordingly  sent  setting  forth  the  object  of  the  call,  and  inviting  dele- 
gates to  meet  in  San  Francisco  on  October  26,  1898.  This  letter  was  enthusi- 
astically received,  delegates  named,  some  Lodges  from  locations  finding  it 
inconvenient  to  send  delegates  appointed  proxies,  with  the  result  that  at  the 
calling  of  the  meeting  275  delegates  were  noted  present — Sacramento,  San  Jose, 
Willows,  Santa  Rosa,  Stockton,  Fresno  and  many  other  towns  of  equal  distance 
having  personal  representation. 

The  convention  organized  by  electing  as  President,  H.  S.  Jones;  Vice- 
Presidents,  Karl  C.  Brueck,  J.  W.  Harris,  Mrs.  Dell  C.  Savage,  General  C.  C. 
Sherman;  Secretary,  U.  S.  G.  Clifford;  Treasurer,  George  T.  Shaw,  to  which 
have  since  been  added  as  Vice-Presidents  W.  A.  Bonygne  and  Mrs.  Helen  M. 
Carpenter. 

Several  meetings  of  the  general  convention  were  held,  the  days  for  celebrat- 
ing were  fixed  as  October  18th,  19th  and  20th,  the  various  committees  were 
decided  upon,  and  the  Golden  Jubilee  movement  was  successfully  launched. 
By  a  resolution  an  Executive  Committee  took  charge  of  the  details  and  direc- 
tion of  the  celebration — such  Executive  Committee  consisting  of  the  elective 
officers  and  the  chairmen  of  the  various  committees. 

The  Executive  Committee  went  actively  to  work,  the  various  committees 
were  filled,  members  became  more  and  more  enthusiastic  over  the  project,  the 
Lodges  of  San  Francisco  and  elsewhere  responded  most  liberally  to  the  appeals 
for  money,  and  now  the  largest  and  most  successful  celebration  of  any  secret 
Order  ever  held  on  this  Coast  is  upon  us. 

All  this  has  not  been  accomplished  without  much  work  and  devotion  by 
the  members.  The  Chairman  of  each  committee  has  given  his  time  to  the  detail 
of  his  committee  and  reports  have  been  made  to  the  Executive  Committee  which 
has  met  every  Saturday.  That  Committee  has  carefully  weighed  each  propo- 
sition, and,  when  the  final  report  is  made  to  the  Lodge,  it  will  be  seen  the  greatest 
care  and  economy  has  been  practiced. 


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SAN    FRANCISCO 
SACRAMENTO 
LOS  ANGELES 
NEW   YORK 


hardware,  Vehicles, 
Jlgricultural  Smplemenlsr 
Spoilers,  Sngines, 


ICE  AND  CREAMERY   MACHINERY, 
BICYCLE  SUNDRIES  AND  CUTLERY 


Manufactory:    BENICIA    AGRICULTURAL    WORKS,    Benicia,   California 


CALIFORNIA  UNDERTAKING  COMPANY 


The 


Most    Convenient,   Spacious 

Elegant  Funeral  Parlors 

in  the  City. 


and 


The  last  duty  and  most  important  function 
which  we  can  pay  to  those  dear  ones  who 
have  gone  before  is  unquestionably  the  ful- 
fillment of  those  last  funeral  rites  which  cus- 
tom and  usage  from  time  immemorial  have 
made  sacred  in  the  highest  degree.  It  is 
therefore  a  most  fitting  mark  of  respect  for 
our  dead  that  we  should  arrange  for  their 
obsequies  in  such  a  manner  that  they  shall  be 
tender,  impressive  and  inviting.  And  the 
California  Undertaking  Company,  which  has 
its  parlors  at  405  Powell  Street,  corner  of 
Post,  have  spared  no  pains  to  make  this  a 
specialty.  Everything  connected  with  this 
establishment — the  elegant  caskets,  the  re- 
pose and  quiet  which  pervades  the  apart- 
ments, are  calculated  to  soothe  the  spirits  of 
the  mourner  and  rob  death  of  a  poignant 
portion  of  its  sting.  This  deference  to  our 
most  revered  customs  has  been  instituted 
and  maintained  by  Mr.  A.  D.  Cheshire,  Presi- 
dent and  Manager,  and  Mr.  W.  O.  Macdou- 
gall,  Secretary  of  the  Company,  which  guar- 
antees the  most  refined  and  elegant  funeral 
service  in  the  city.  There  are  special  facili- 
ties for  embalming,  and  the  parlors  are  open 
day  and  night. 


G     L.    PAGC 
OTTO   FALCH 


Telephone 

South  234 


PAGE  &  FALCITS 

Bakery  and 
Restaurant 


COFFEE  AND  ICE  CREAM 
...PARLOR... 

N.  W.  Corner  Turk  and  Mason  Streets 

Junction  of  Market  St. 

SAN    FRANCISCO 

Dinner  and  Wedding  Parties  Supplied  at 
Short  Notice 

WEDDING  CAKES  A  SPECIALTY 


HENRY  SPENCER  JONES. 

This  brother  was  born  in  Clement, 
Clinton  County,  Illinois,  July  29,  1868. 
His  father,  Michael  L.  Jones,  was  a 
member  of  Erie  Lodge  No.  33,  T.  O.  O.  F., 
at  Carlyle,  Illinois.  In  June,  1891,  Brother 
Jones  was  initiated  in  California  Lodge 
No.  1 ;  was  elected  Vice  Grand,  July,  1892, 
and  Noble  Grand  in  January,  1893.  He 
was  an  active  member  of  the  Relief  Com- 
mittee at  the  reorganization  of  that 
branch  of  the  Order,  and  rendered  valu- 
able aid  in  that  important  undertaking, 
acting  as  Chairman  of  the  Committee  on 
Finance.  His  Lodge  has  recognized  his 
ability  and  integrity  by  repeatedly  re- 
electing him  as  Trustee  of  the  Lodge  and 
Director  of  the  Hall  Association.  He 
has  represented  his  Lodge  in  the  Grand 
Lodge,  and  is  now  on  the  Committee  on 
Laws  of  Subordinates.  He  is  President 
of  the  Executive  Committee  of  the 
Golden  Jubilee  Celebration,  entering 
upon  the  work  of  that  important  com- 
mittee with  superb  enthusiasm.  The 
business  training  of  this  brother  was 
begun  early  in  life,  and  was  well 
grounded.  No  young  man  in  California 
stands  higher  as  a  man  of  worth;  his 
perceptions  are  keen,  his  judgment  good, 
and  his  word  is  standard.  A  gracious 
wife  and  loving  children  make  his  home 
an  ideal  one. 


U.  S.  G.  CLIFFORD, 

Assistant  Grand  Secretary. 

Brother  U.  S.  G.  Clifford  was  born  in 
Oroville,  California,  January  5,  1864.  He 
was  initiated  in  Yerba  Buena  Lodge  No. 
15,  September  24,  1885;  installed  Noble 
Grand,  January  3,  1895;  installed  Degree 
Master  of  Excelsior  Degree  Lodge  No. 
2,  January  5,  1895,  and  installed  as 
President  of  General  Relief  Committee 
of  San  Francisco,  February  3,  1895,  fill- 
ing the  three  positions  at  the  same  time. 
He  was  appointed  Assistant  Grand  Sec- 
retary January  1,  1897,  and  is  at  present 
■engaged  in  that  position.  He  is  also 
Past  Chief  Patriarch  of  Golden  Gate 
Encampment  No.  1,  having  presided 
over  that  body  during  the  term  begin- 
ning July  1,  1897. 


MAGDEBURG 

Fire  Ir)suraQce  Company 


ORGANIZED ^KjUllwHw  CAPITAL 

-    1844  fliHffiHInljEBSi  $3,750,000.00 


Of  MflGDEBURG,  GERMANY 

ASSETS   DECEMBER  31,  1898       -  $    8,108,481.48 

Premium  Income  since  Organization,  54  years        -  170,325,752.39 

Losses  Paid  since  Organization,  54  years         -  1 13,205,839.50 

ASSETS  IN  UNITED  STATES      -        -  919,089.58 

THE  MAGDEBURG  FIRE  INSURANCE  COMPANY 
TRANSACTS  NO  MARINE,  LIFE  OR  ACCIDENT, 
BUT   FIRE    INSURANCE    BUSINESS   ONLY. 


MAGDEBURG  FIRE  INS.  CO. 

OF    REW  YORK 
ASSETS,       -       -       $287,048.83 


GUTTE    &    FRANK,    Managers  Pacific  Coast   Department 

303  California  Street,  San  Francisco 


LEADING  AMERICAN  COMPANIES 

KT~  4-J  ~~  ~  t    FIRE  INSURANCE  COMPANY 
I)     INatlOnal  of  Hartford,  Conn* 

Capital,  $1,000,000    Assets,  $4,642,499.78 

S*Q~«^~-f:~t4    FIRE  &  MARINE  INS.  CO. 
^OpringiielCt  of  Springfield,  Mass. 

■        A  g  Capital,  $1,500,000    Assets,  $4,774,658.39 

PACIFIC  DEPARTMENT 

409  California  Street,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 

GEO.  D.  DORNIN,  GEO.  W.  DORNIN, 

Manager  Assistant  Manager 


Fifly  7e&r5  of  Odd  Fellowship  in  (\Iifornk. 


By  Charles  N.  Fox,  Past  Grand  Master. 


N  THIS  autumn  of  the  closing  year  of  the  nineteenth  century  of  the 
Christian  Era — the  era  of  education  in  the  great  lessons  of  Love 
and  Humanity — here,  in  the  land  of  sunshine  and  of  flowers,  on 
the  golden  shores  of  the  broad  Pacific — the  Ocean  of  Peace — the 
largest  and  most  peaceful  of  the  oceans  or  seas  of  the  earth — 
typical  of  that  peace  which  must  bless  all   the   earth,   and   dominate   all   races 


THOMrVS  WlT,DEY 

Thomas  Wildey,  who  has  been  appropriately  designated  "The  Founder  of  American  Odd  Fellowship," 
was  born  in  London,  January  15.  1782,  and  in  1805  united  with  a  Lodge  of  Odd  Fellows  in  England,  and  became  an 
active  worker  therein  until  his  removal  to  the  United  States,  which  was  in  1817.  Settling  in  Baltimore  and 
engaging  in  his  trade — blacksmith — he  found  time  hanging  heavily  on  his  hands,  therefore,  aided  by  four 
others,  who,  like  him,  had  been  members  of  the  parent  organization,  he  organized,  April  26,  1819,  Washington 
Lodge  No.  1,  and  became  its  first  Noble  Grand.  The  names  of  his  confreres  were  John  Welch,  John  Duncan, 
John  Cheatham  and  Richard  Rusworth. 

On  February  5,  1821,  the  Past  Grands  of  the  two  Lodges  then  in  existence  met  for  preliminary  organiza- 
tion, and  on  the  21st  of  the  same  month  the  "Grand  Lodge  of  Maryland  and  of  the  United  States"  (title 
since  changed  to  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge)  was  organized,  and  Thomas  Wildey  was  elected  Grand  Sire, 
which  position  he  held  until  the  session  of  1833.  For  the  next  eight  years  he  traveled  in  the  interest  of  the 
Order,  organizing  Grand  Lodges  in  several  States  and  remaining  an  active,  earnest  worker,  being  present  at 
each  session  of  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  until  his  death,  which  took  place  October  19,  1861,  in  his  80th  year. 
On  September  20,  1865,  there  was,  by  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge,  dedicated  to  his  memory  a  stately  monu- 
ment erected  by  funds  given  by  the  various  jurisdictions,  and  to  which  California  contributed  $3,000.  "  He 
laid  the  corner  stone  of  that  temple  on  which  American  Odd  Fellowship  has,  by  other  hands  and  hearts,  been 
touilded  to  such  wonderful  proportions." 


UNITED   STATES    BRANCH 


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FIRE 


MARINE 


Insurance  Compkny 

OF    NEW    ZEALAND 

CAPITAL,       -       -       $5,000,000 

UNLIMITED      LIABILITY     OF     SHAREHOLDERS 
W.  P.  THOMAS,  Manager 

OFFICE   IN    COMPANY'S   BUILDING,     312   CALIFORNIA   STREET,     SAN    FRANCISCO,    CAL. 
Have  been  transacting  business  on  the  Coast  for  over  24  years 

HENRY  B.  SCHINDLER 


Manufacturer  of 


Carriages, 
Wagons  and... 
Trucks 

Telephone  Main  295        128-130    SPEAR    STREET       San  Francisco,  Cal. 

Specialty  of  High  Class  Trucks,  Wagons,  Carriages,  Buggies,  Etc, 

REPAIRING  DONE  IN   FIRST-CL'SS  STYLE,  AT  FAIR  PRICES  FOR  GOOD  WORK 

ClHIIUlIS    TO  FTPS  Ladies'  and  Gents' 

ZT^mm  (QoFFEE   PARLORS 

428  KEARNY  STREET  SAN  FRANCISCO 

The  UJilson  House.. 


The  best  appointed  Rooming  House  on  the  Pacific  Coast.  A 
new  fire-proof  building.  One  hundred  elegant  newly  furnished 
rooms  with  every  modern  improvement.    Elevator. 

775    MISSION    ST.,   BET.  3D   AND  4TH,    SAN   FRANCISCO 

SINGLE  or  EN  SUITE,  25c.  to  $1.50  PER  DAY,  $1.50  to  $7.00  PER  WEEK 
MONTHLY,    ACCORDING  TO   ARRANGEMENT. 

ELECTRIC  CARS   PASS  THE   HOUSE  F^FPD      TPftOW^T    FF 

DIRECT  TO  THE   FERRIES,  PARK   OR  CLIFF  HOUSE  1     \-t W\J %      1  IX L  1  Vu  1  \.\J\-i\-tW, 

CENTRALLY  LOCATED.     VERY  CONVENIENT.  PROPRIETOR 


FIFTY  YEARS  OF  ODD  FELLOWSHIP  IN  CALIFORNIA. 


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of  men,  when  our  work  of  instruction  is  so  far  completed  as  that  the  lessons  of 
our  Order  are  engraven  upon  the  hearts  of  the  masses  of  the  human  race,  we, 
the  Odd  Fellows  of  California,  assemble  to  celebrate  our  Golden  Jubilee — the 
fiftieth  anniversary  of  the  erection  of  our  Altar  under  the  shadows  of  "  Yerba 
Buena." 

But  the  Order  we  so  love  was  not  born  on  these  golden  shores.  Like  the 
Sons  of  the  Revolution,  we  are  but  the  children  of  sires  who  crossed  the  more 
turbulent  Ocean  of  the  Atlantic,  and  erected  their  Altars  on  the  eastern  shores  of 
this  great  continent,  upon  which  had  been  founded  a   Republic,   feeble  at  first, 


John  Welch 


but  so  dominated  with  the  spirit  of  human  freedom  that  it  has  since  grown  to  be 
the  mightiest  nation  of  the  earth,  in  all  that  makes  nations  great,  and  upon  whose 
empire  the  sun  now  never  sets. 

So  with  our  Republic  of  Fraternity.  Our  fathers  came  over  the  sea,  already 
""  selected  out  of  the  general  mass,  with  a  desire  for  true  knowledge,"*  and  eighty 
years  ago,  at  the  city  of  Baltimore,  on  the  shores  of  Chesapeake  Bay,  they 
erected  the  first  Altar  of  American  Odd  Fellowship  and  founded  our  Independ- 
ent Order — a  Republican  Fraternity — which,  like  the  Republic  of  Freedom, 
has  spread  over  the  face  of  the  earth,  until  now  the  sun  never  sets  upon  its  ban- 
ners. 


*Original  definition  of  the  term  "Odd  Fellow." 


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tlMOS.     167     to     179      FREMONT     STREET 

SAN     FRANCISCO 

SUCCESSORS   TO    CLOT   &    MEESE 

Power  Transmitting  Machinery,  and  all  pertaining  thereto 

Ice  Making  and  Refrigerating  Machinery,  linde  system 


THE- 

RAMONA 

\£  tv^t^ 

J30  Ellis  Street 

V 

San  Francisco 

The  Largest 
and 

Most  Popular  Place 

in  the  City 

\6  and  J  8  Eddy  Street 

San  Francisco 

MRS.  KATE  S.  HART,  Manager 

* 

A  quiet,  home-like  house,  with  all 
modern  conveniences,  and  thoroughly- 
first  class  in  every  particular. 

REFERENCES 

Karl  C.  Brueck                           Geo.  T.  Shaw 

C.    G.    LARSEN,  Proprietor. 

J.  H.  GlLMORE 

Cressy,Voorhies  &  Co. 

Commission  Merchants 


Telephone  Main  5020 


PROVISIONS,       BUTTER,  EGGS, 

CHEESE,  HONEY,  POULTRY, 

DRIED  FRUITS,  POTATOES,  ONIONS, 

BEANS,  ETC.,  ETC. 


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ORGANIZATION     AND.    GROWTH     OF     AMERICAN     ODD     FELLOWSHIP. 

The  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  is  peculiarly  an  American  Institu- 
tion. Its  organization  and  form  of  government  is  moulded  on  the  plan  of  the 
government  of  the  United  States  of  America,  and  of  the  several  States  and  Ter- 
ritories. Its  cradle  is  very  near  that  of  the  American  Union.  It  did  not,  how- 
ever, grow  out  of  a  hostile  Revolution  against  its  ancestry,  but  was  organized 
on  American  soil  by  members  of  the  parent  stock,  and  subsequently  its  sov- 
ereignty and  independence  was  acknowledged  and  officially  recognized  by  the 
Order  from  whence  it  sprang. 


James  L.  Ridgely 

James  L.  Ridgely  was  born  in  Baltimore,  the  birthplace  of  American  Odd  Fellowship,  January  27,  1807. 
Studied  law  and  was  admitted  to  practice  in  June,  1838.  He  became  one  of  the  prominent  citizens  of  that 
city,  holding  many  positions  in  the  municipal  administration  of  its  affairs. 

He  joined  Columbia  Lodge  No.  3,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  May  27,  1829;  was  a  member  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Mary- 
land in  1830,  and  of  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  in  1831.  He  was  elected  Grand  Secretary  of  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  Maryland  in  1830,  and  Grand  Master  in  the  following  year.  He  was  twice  elected  to  the  office  of  Grand 
Sire  (1836  and  1840),  declining  in  both  instances,  and  in  1840,  after  his  second  declination  as  Grand  Sire,  was 
elected  Grand  Corresponding  and  Recording  Secretary,  which  position  he  held  until  the  date  of  his  death. 
He  was  appointed  one  of  the  Special  Committee  to  revise  the  Ritual  at  the  session  of  1845,  and  "  to  his  brain 
and  pen  we  owe  one  of  the  grandest  charges  in  the  order,  and  which  will  ever  stand  as  a  true  expression  of 
our  fundamental  principles."  He  passed  from  earth  November  16,  1881,  mourned  by  the  entire  brotherhood, 
and  was  buried  in  Greenmount  Cemetery  in  the  city  of  his  birth.  A  magnificent  monument  was  erected  to 
his  memory,  but,  as  has  been  well  said,  "  The  true  monument  to  our  dead  brother  will  be  the  loving  remem- 
brance in  which  he  is  held  by  thousands  of  his  brothers  and  by  countless  thousands  yet  to  come.  Nor  marble 
nor  brass  can  be  so  enduring  a  monument  as  the  memory  of  his  name  and  deeds." 

Want  of  space  forbids  any  extended  notice  of  the  several  efforts  which  were 
made  by  English  Odd  Fellows,  who  had  come  over  and  settled  in  this  country. 


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to  organize  Lodges  prior  to  the  organization  of  the  one  now  recognized  the 
world  over  as  the  Mother  Lodge  of  the  Independent  Order,  but  the  fact  may 
be  noted  that  as  early  as  December  23,  1806,  a  self-constituted  Lodge  was  or- 
ganized in  the  City  of  New  York,  by  Solomon  Chambers,  John  C.  Chambers, 
and  others,  numbered  1,  and  called  Shakspeare  Lodge,  after  the  tavern  in  which 
it  was  instituted,  following  the  English  custom  in  that  regard.  Soon  after  it 
was  organized  it  took  in  a  number  of  other  members,  who  had  formerly  be- 
longed to  the  Order  in  the  old  country,  and  it  continued  to  meet  at  the  Shaks- 
peare Tavern  until  May,  1809,  when  it  had  a  membership  of  36,  and  moved  to  a 
house  called  "  Ring  of  the  Bells,"  at  No.  70  Wall  Street.     Here  and  at  the  Tra- 


Samuel  H.  Parker,  First  Grand  Master 


Samuel  H.  Parker  was  born  in  New  Hampshire,  July  23,  1818.  Went  to  Massachusetts,  where  he  was 
admitted  to  the  bar,  and  joined  New  England  Lodge  No.  4,  Cambridge,  Mass., on  November  4, 1842.  Returned 
to  New  Hampshire  and  was  elected  Grand  Master  and  Grand  Representative  to  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge 
from  that  State.  Came  to  California  in  1852,  commissioned  as  Deputy  Grand  Sire,  and  on  May  17,  1853,  having 
called  together  the  Past  Grands  of  the  six  lodges  then  in  existence,  organized  the  Grand  Lodge  of  California, 
and  was  elec  ted  its  first  Grand  Master .  He  was  elected  as  Grand  Representative  to  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge 
in  May,  1856,  serving  two  years  in  that  body.  He  was  the  first  Grand  Patriarch  of  this  jurisdiction,  having 
been  elected  at  the  organization  of  the  Grand  Encampment,  January  8,  1855.  Ever  earnest  in  the  work  of  the 
Order,  fully  imbued  with  its  principles,  and  realizing  in  it  one  of  the  great  educational  influences  of  the  age, 
he  gave  of  his  time  and  money  to  the  building  up  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Library  of  San  Francisco,  which  for 
many  years  was  the  leading  library  of  the  city.  He  laid  down  the  burdens  of  life  on  March  14, 1866.  "His 
works  in  behalf  of  our  Order  have  passed  into  history,  and  his  memory  will  be  cherished  with  veneration  and 
gratitude,  and  long  abide  in  the  affections  of  his  brethren." 

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1812,  when  it  moved  to  the  private  house  of  Brother  William  Moore,  corner  of 


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Cedar  and  Temple  streets.  The  last  meeting  of  the  Lodge  was  held  at  his 
house  September  20,  1813,  when,  owing  to  reduced  membership  and  sparse 
attendance,  its  meetings  were  suspended  indefinitely.  In  1816  Prince  Regents 
Lodge  was  self-instituted  in  the  same  city,  but  its  existence  was  very  brief,  and 
nothing  is  now  known  of  its  history  beyond  the  fact  of  its  institution. 

December  23,  1818,  Skakspeare  Lodge  was  reinstituted  by  Bros.  William 
Moore,  Thomas  Hilson,  Hopkins  Robinson  and  James  Pritchard,  of  the  former 
membership,  and  Bros.  Robert  C.  May  wood  and  Geo.  Singleton  as  adjoining 
members.  It  was  claimed  that  a  charter  had  been  received  from  Manchester, 
England,  recognizing  this  Lodge  as  the  supreme  head  of  the  Order  in  the 
United  States,  but  of  this  there  is  now  no  attainable  evidence,  and  if  such  a  char- 
ter did  exist  its  validity  has  never  been  acknowledged  by  Lodges  subsequently 
organized. 


T.  Rodgers  Johnson 

T.  Rodgers  Johnson  was  born  at  Philadelphia,  February  13.  1821,  and  soon  after  attaining  his 
majority  was  initiated  into  Minerva  Lodge  No.  324,  of  Philadelphia.  Shortly  after  his  arrival  in  this  State 
he  became  one  of  the  petitioners  for,  and  a  charter  member  of,  San  Francisco  Lodge  No.  3,  which  was  insti- 
tuted in  1851,  retaining  his  membership  therein  until  death.  He  was  elected  Grand  Secretary  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  California  at  its  first  session,  May,  1833,  continuing  in  that  office  until  May,  1875.  Was  the  first 
Grand  Scribe  of  the  Grand  Encampment  of  this  State,  being  elected  in  1855,  and  held  said  office  continuously 
until  called  hence.  Was  Grand  Representative  from  the  Grand  Encampment  to  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge 
in  1858.  His  life's  journey  closed  at  Santa  Barbara,  January  12,  1876,  his  last  words  being  "  Oh,  how  pleas- 
ant." Ever  faithful  to  the  principles  of  Odd  Fellowship,  "his  history  is  written  by  his  own  hand  in  the 
journals  of  our  Order."    "  ~\ 

Massachusetts  also  lays  some  claim  to  seniority  in  Odd  Fellowship  over 
our  recognized  "  Mother  Lodge."  This  grows  out  of  the  fact  that  in  181 7, 
James  B.  Barnes,  the  "  father  "  of  Odd  Fellowship  in  that  jurisdiction,  an  Eng- 
lish Odd  Fellow,  came  to  Boston  and  by  the  autumn  of  1818  had  found  one 
Wilson,  another  Englishman,  Thomas  Kennedy,  an   Irishman,  Jacob   Myers,   of 


FIFTY  YEARS  OF  ODD  FELLOWSHIP  IN  CALIFORNIA  2r 

Jewish  parentage,  and  H.  D.  Fregere,  a  Frenchman,  all  of  whom  had  been  ini- 
tiated in  England,  and  they  five  commenced  holding  Lodge  meetings  at  the 
"  Bell  in  Hand  " — Wilson's  ale  house,  and  kept  them  up  with  some  degree  of 
regularity,  but  without  keeping  any  records,  until  March  20,  1820,  when  they 
adopted  by-laws  and  ushered  into  existence  Massachusetts  Lodge  No.  1  of  the 
Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  They  were  then  in  ignorance  of  the  exist- 
ence of  any  other  Lodge  in  America.  They  subsequently,  however,  on  the  9th 
of  June,  1823,  received  and  accepted  from  "  The  Grand  Lodge  of  Maryland  and 
of  the  United  States  "  a  formal  charter,  and  recognized  that  body  as  the  sov- 
ereign of  the  Order  in  this  country.  Prior  to  doing  that,  however,  they  had  se- 
cured for  their  purposes  the  old  Masonic  Hall  of  Boston,  and  on  February  22,. 
1823,  they  had  the  honor  of  dedicating  it  to  the  uses  and  purposes  of  Odd  Fel- 
lowship— the  first  hall  so  dedicated  in  the  United  States. 

Our  Mother  Lodge. — Washington  Lodge  No.  1,  of  Baltimore,  Md.,  is  now 
universally  recognized  as  the  parent  Lodge  of  our  Independent  Order,  and  the 
City  of  Baltimore  as  the  cradle  of  the  Order.  In  1818  at  that  city,  Thomas  Wil- 
dey  and  John  Welch,  both  Englishmen,  each  found  that  the  other  was  an  Odd 
Fellow,  and  commenced  to  search  for  others,  with  a  view  to  forming  a  Lodge. 
On  the  26th  of  April,  1819,  after  considerable  effort  and  some  advertising,  they,. 
with  three  others  who  had  also  been  initiated  in  England — John  Duncan,  John 
Cheatham  and  Richard  Rushworth — assembled  at  the  "  Seven  Stars,"  on  Second 
street,  at  seven  o'clock  P.  M.,  and  constituted  themselves  "  Washington  Lodge 
of  Odd  Fellows,"  with  Thomas  Wildey  as  Noble  Grand.  To  this  Lodge  a  war- 
rant or  dispensation  was  granted  February  1,  1820,  by  the  Duke  of  York's 
Lodge  in  England,  entitling  it  "  No.  I,  Washington's  Lodge,  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  Maryland  and  of  the  United  States  of  America,"  recognizing  it  as  the  first 
established  in  the  United  States,  and  empowering  it  to  issue  warrants  or  dispen- 
sations to  a  number  of  brothers  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows  in 
any  State  of  the  Union.  From  this  small  germ,  with  only  five  lone  leaves  un- 
folding to  the  sun,  the  mighty  oak  hath  grown  until,  having  reached  the  age  of 
only  eighty  years,  its  branches  overshadow  not  only  our  own  continent,  but  have 
also  taken  root  in  Cuba,  Chili,  Denmark,  France,  the  German  Empire,  Italy, 
Japan,  Netherlands,  Peru,  the  Hawaiian  Islands,  Sweden,  Switzerland,  Australia, 
New  Zealand  and  Tasmania,  furnishing  grateful  shade  to  upwards  of  sixteen 
thousand  two  hundred  altars  and  2,648  tents  of  our  Order,  inculcating  the 
principles  of  Friendship,  Love  and  Truth,  through  an  active  membership  of  over 
one  million  one  hundred  thousand  men  and  women,  and  distributing  about  three 
million  four  hundred  thousand  dollars  per  annum  annually  for  the  relief  of  dis- 
tress, the  burial  of  the  dead  and  the  education  of  the  orphan.  The  annual  reve- 
nues for  the  year  1897 — the  last  for  which  we  yet  have  complete  returns — 
amounted  to  $8,846,259.90,  and  the  Order  then  held  invested  funds  to  the  amount 
of  $26,388,695.74,  all  of  which  is  held  in  trust  for  the  benevolent  purposes  indi- 
cated by  the  annual  expenditures  above  mentioned.  During  its  early  history  its 
membership  was  ostracised  by  the  great  mass  of  the  community,  because  it  was 
a  secret  society  whose  objects  and  purposes  were  little  known  or  understood, — 
its  Lodges  were  scattered,  communication  between  them  infrequent  and  uncer- 
tain, and  no  complete  record  of  its  growth,  numerically  or  financially,  during 
the  first  eleven  years  of  its  history,  has  been  compiled,  but  from  1830  to  Decem- 
ber 31,  1897,  there  were  initiated  into  the  subordinate  Lodges  2,197,196  mem- 


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Subscribed     ....  3,000,000 

Paid  in    .            .            .            .            .  i  ,500,000 

Surplus  and  Undivided  Profits       .  750,000 
Remainder  Subject  to  Call 


DIRECTORS    IN    LONDON 

E.  H.  LUSHINGTON  JOSEPH  SEBAG  J.  SIMON 

Hon.  H.  H.  FOWLER  ISAAC  SELIGMAN 

J.  SIMON,   Managing  Director  (  London  ) 


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Ohio  Valley  National  Bank 

Whitney  National  Bank 

Denver  National  Bank 

Nebraska  National  Bank 

Bank  of  Montreal     . 

seligman,  freres  &  cle 

seligman  &  stettheimer    . 

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M.  M.  Warburg  &  Co. 

D.  B.  Adler  &  Co. 

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bers,  and  the  expenditures  for  relief  made  during  the  same  period  amounted  to 
$77,480,656.11. 

Washington  Lodge  No.  1,  in  its  early  history,  was  not  free  from  disturb- 
ing elements;  but  these  finally  withdrew,  and  formed  Franklin  Lodge  No.  2.  The 
legal  existence  of  the  latter,  however,  was  not  recognized  until  chartered  by  the 
Grand  Lodge,  August  22,  182 1.  During  this  year  these  were  the  only  Lodges 
in  existence  in  America  known  to  the  Order  in  Maryland.  Up  to  this  time 
matters  of  importance  in  the  Order  were  referred  to  and  managed  by  Commit- 
tee of  Past  Grands,  who  represented  in  a  crude  way  the  ideas  later  embodied  in 
the  organization  of  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge,  and  it  ultimately  became  the 
proud  privilege  of  such  a  committee  to  organize  a   Grand  Lodge  of  legislative 


John  Frederick  %Morse,  Past  Grand  Master. 


Born  in  Essex,  Vermont,  December  27, 1815.  In  1842  received  his  degree  as  Doctor  of  Medicine.  Initiated 
into  Atlantic  Lodge  No.  50  at  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.,  in  1844,  passing  the  Chairs  in  that  Lodge  in  1846,  and  was 
returned  as  a  representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  New  York,  taking  his  seat  in  that  body  in  August,  1846. 
Arrived  in  San  Francisco  August  30, 1849,  settling  in  Sacramento  and  resuming  the  practice  of  his  profession. 
He  was  one  of  the  foremost  in  establishing  the  "  Odd  Fellows'  Relief  Association  of  Sacramento,"  that  asso- 
ciation that  labored  so  earnestly  during  the  prevalence  of  the  cholera,  by  which  that  place  suffered  so  much. 
He  was  the  fifth  President  of  the  Society  of  California  Pioneers.  In  1851  he  withdrew  from  his  Eastern  Lodge 
and  joined  Sacramento  Lodge  No.  2.  He  was  one  of  the  petitioners  for  a  charter  for  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
California,  and  represented  his  Lodge  at  the  organization  and  first  session  of  that  body  in  1853.  Elected 
Grand  Master  in  1854.  In  1871  he  was  elected  a  Representative  to  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge,  serving  two 
years.  Having  visited  Europe  in  1869,  he  was  commissioned  by  Grand  Sire  Farnsworth  as  Deputy  Grand 
Sire,  with  authority  to  institute  the  Order  in  Germany  and  Switzerland.  Although  taken  prisoner  in  the 
then  existing  war  between  Prussia  and  France,  he  accomplished  his  mission  and  established  the  Order  in 
both  of  these  jurisdictions.  On  his  return  to  this  country  he  received  the  unanimous  thanks  of  his  own  Grand 
Lodge,  of  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  and  a  magnificent  testimonial  from  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Germany,  the 
same  being  presented  to  him  in  open  session  of  our  Grand  Lodge  by  A.  C.  Bradford,  then  Grand  Master,  in 
May,  1873.  In  1874  he  started  for  Australia  bearing  a  new  commission  for  work  in  that  country,  but  failing 
health  necessitated  his  return  after  reaching  Honolulu,  and  this  was  the  only  commission  he  ever  failed  to 
execute.  He  died  in  San  Francisco  December  30,  1874.  Like  Parker  and  Bohen,  he  rests  in  the  Odd  Fellows' 
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capacity — one  which  has  so  grown  in  dignity  and  strength,  in  wisdom  and  in 
power  for  good,  that  it  stands  to-day  without  a  superior  among  the  deliberative 
and  legislative  assemblies  of  the  world,  and  in  which  membership  is  as  great  an 
honor  to  him  who  holds  it  as  any  other  position  within  the  gift  of  a  free  people, 
and  greater  than  any  that  comes  by  inheritance.  Though  the  founders  of  the 
Order  were  without  scholarly  attainments,  they  were  guided  by  sound  common 
sense,  and  in  the  spirit  of  Friendship  and  Love  they  were  enabled  to  "  lay  the 
solid  foundation  of  eternal  Truth." 

On  the  2 1  st  of  February,  182 1,  this  Committee  of  Five  Past  Grands  organ- 
ized "  The  Grand  Lodge  of  Maryland  and  of  the  United  States  of  America,  of 
the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows."  Their  names  should  be  inscribed 
high,  and  in  enduring  form,  upon  the  scroll  of  Fame.  They  were,  Thomas 
Wildey,  who  was  chosen  Grand  Master,  and  who  faithfully  served  as  such  and 
as  Grand  Sire,  for  twelve  successive  years;  John  P.  Entwistle,  Deputy 
Grand  Master;  William  S.  Couth,  Grand  Warden;  John  Welch,  Grand  Sec- 
retary, and  John  Boyd,  Grand  Treasurer  and  Grand  Guardian.  To  this 
Grand  Lodge,  Washington  Lodge  No.  1  surrendered  its  English  Charter,  and 
accepted  one  from  this  Grand  Body  in  lieu  thereof,  and  by  it  a  dispensation 
was  also  granted  to  Franklin  Lodge  No.  2.  The  next  Lodge  established  by 
this  Grand  Lodge  was  Columbia  Lodge  No.  3,  of  Baltimore,  into  which 
the  venerable  Joshua  Vansant,  who  in  later  life  for  many  years  served  the 
Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  as  its  Grand  Treasurer,  was  one  of  its  first  initiates. 
During  the  year  1823  Lodges  in  Pennsylvania,  New  York  and  Massa- 
chusetts were  established  or  reorganized,  and  recognized  the  organization  in 
Baltimore  as  the  head  of  the  Order  in  America.  In  1824  measures  were  taken 
to  separate  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Maryland  and  of  the  United  States,  and  Janu- 
ary 15,  1825,  a  meeting  was  held  at  Baltimore  to  organize  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  United  States,  as  the  Supreme  Body  in  America,  at  which  the  Grand  Lodges 
of  the  four  States  mentioned  were  represented  in  person  or  by  duly  appointed 
proxy.  The  proposed  separation  was  approved,  and  a  constitution  was  adopted, 
and  father  Wildey  was  elected  Grand  Master,  but  in  the  following  year  this  title 
was  changed  to  Grand  Sire.  Subsequently,  and  on  the  15th  of  May,  1826,  the 
Grand  Master  and  officers  of  the  Movable  Committee  of  the  Manchester  Unity 
in  England,  voluntarily  issued  and  forwarded  as  a  free  gift,  to  the  Grand 
Lodge  so  organized,  a  ratification  of  the  charter  before  granted  by  the  Duke  of 
York  Lodge  to  the  brethren  in  Baltimore,  authorizing  the  Grand  Sire  and 
officers  of  the  "  Grand  Lodge  of  America  to  conduct  the  business  of  Odd  Fellowship 
without  the  interference  of  any  other  country,  so  long  as  the  said  business  of  Odd 
Fellowship  is  conducted  according  to  the  principles  of  Odd  Fellowship."  This  char- 
ter was  issued  in  response  to  a  visit  of  Grand  Sire  Wildey  to  the  Order  in  Eng- 
land, where  his  reception  was  one  grand  ovation  throughout,  bearing  every  evi- 
dence of  fraternal  love. 

This  is,  perhaps,  enough  to  show  "  the  beginning  of  things  "  in  America, 
with  that  Grand  Order  whose  independence,  as  has  been  seen,  was  fully  recog- 
nized and  acknowledged,  and  the  fiftieth  anniversary  of  whose  organization  on 
the  shores  of  the  Pacific  is  now  to  be  celebrated,  under  the  setting  sun  of  the 
nineteenth  century.  Before  proceeding  to  a  review  of  its  history  on  these  west- 
ern shores,  it  is  perhaps  as  well  to  note  the  fact,  that  before  the  conquest  of  the 
land  in  which  we  live,  the  Independent  Order  had  become  one  not  only  devoted 


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to  "  mutual  relief,"  as  was  the  parent  Order  in  the  mother  country,  and  had 
engraven  upon  its  sacred  seal  the  command  of  our  law,  "  Visit  the  sick,  relieve 
the  distressed,  bury  the  dead  and  educate  the  orphan,"  but  had  also  become 
an  intellectual  association,  devoting  itself  to  the  improvement  and  elevation  of 
the  character  of  men,  enlightening  the  minds  and  improving  the  morals  of  man- 
kind, warring  against  vice  in  all  its  forms.  To  this  end,  before  the  flag  of  our 
country  floated  over  California  soil,  the  Order  had  remodeled  its  ritual,  and  so 
improved  its  lectures  and  charges  as  to  make  them  burn  with  eloquence,  and 
move  the  hearts  and  mould  the  characters  of  men  whenever  listened  to,  inspir- 
ing them  with  a  spirit  of  reverence  for  their  Creator,  Fidelity  to  their  Country, 
and  Love  for  their  fellow  men.  All  this  had  been  designed  from  the  begin- 
ning, but  it  was  finally  accomplished  under  the  leadership  and  guidance  of  the 


L.  L.  Alexander,  Past  Grand  Master 

He  was  the  seventh  Grand  Master  of  California  and  is  the  senior  one  now  living.  The  following  sketcn 
of  his  life  and  work  in  Odd  Fellowship  was  published  in  the  New  Age,  and  written  by  the  editor,  Wm.  H. 
Barnes,  in  his  sketches  of  Veteran  Odd  Fellows  : 

"It  would  require  more  than  the  entire  capacity  of  the  New  Age  to  do  justice  to  the  life  work  and 
service  of  this  beloved  brother;  his  work  is  a  part  of  the  history  of  Odd  Fellowship  on  this  Coast,  and  from 
August  15,  1850,  the  day  upon  which  he  arrived  in  California,  up  to  this  date,  he  has  ever  been  in  the  harness 
and  in  the  van  of  every  good  work  to  advance  the  interest  of  the  institution  which  he  loves.  He  was  born  in 
Winchester,  N.  H.,  October  2,  1828,  and  twenty-oDe  years  later,  in  October,  1849,  he  was  initiated  in  Hampden 
Lodge  No.  27,  of  Springfield,  Mass.  He  was  a  charter  member  of  Sonora  Lodge  No.  10,  of  this  State,  institu- 
ted June  7,  1853;  withdrew  by  card  in  September,  1860,  and  joined  Yerba  Buena  Lodge  No.  15,  of  San  Francisco, 
October  4,  1860.  He  also  assisted  in  organizing  Bald  Mountain  Encampment  No.  4,  of  Sonora,  in  which  he  held 
at  different  times  all  the  elective  offices  except  Treasurer,  and  acted  as  deputy  for  both  branches  of  the  Order 
in  Tuolumne  County  for  a  number  of  years.  He  entered  the  Grand  Lodge  of  California  at  the  Stockton  ses- 
sion of  1855,  and  has  missed  but  three  sessions  of  the  Grand  Lodge  since  that  time,  and  then  he  was  out  of 
the  State  at  the  date  of  the  sessions.  Earnest,  untiring,  and  a  man  of  undoubted  principle,  ever  on  the  side 
of  right,  ever  fearless  to  rebuke  wrong,  he  has  a  large  place  in  the  hearts  of  the  members  of  the  Order,  not  only 
on  this  Coast  but  throughout  the  continent.  He  was  elected  Grand  Warden  in  1857,  Deputy  Grand  Master  in 
1858,  Grand  Master  in  1859,  and  has  several  times  been  sent  to  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge. 

"  In  1850  on  his  journey  to  California  by  way  of  the  Isthmus  he  was  detained  at  Panama  from  the  middle 
of  April  to  the  last  of  July,  and  there  assisted  in  organizing  the  Odd  Fellows'  Association,  which  did  much 
good  in  caring  for  the  sick  and  burying  the  dead  among  the  thousands  who  were  waiting  there  to  get  passage 
to  California,  and  this  was  of  great  value,  as  much  sickness  prevailed.  He  was,  and  is,  an  ardent  supporter 
of  the  degree  of  Rebekah;  in  the  early  sixties  was  one  of  a  committee  to  collect  data  upon  the  subject;  in 
1863  he  was  the  moving  spirit  in  having  a  digest  of  our  Grand  Lodge  compiled,  and  was  appointed  a  committee 


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of  one  by  Grand  Master  Kendall  to  prepare  the  work,  which  he  did,  and  thus  gave  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Cali- 
fornia its  first  compiled  digest.  In  1880  he  introduced  a  resolution  whereby  an  old  member  desiring  to  change 
his  membership  could  petition  and  be  elected  in  another  Lodge  before  taking  his  withdrawal  card,  which  was 
afterwards  adopted.  In  April,  1877,  he  participated  in  the  organization  of  the  Veteran  Odd  Fellows'  Associ- 
ation of  California  and  assisted  in  framing  its  laws,  the  introduction  to  which  he  wrote.  He  served  as  Vice- 
President  of  the  Veterans  in  1878  and  as  President  in  1879.  In  1883  he  began  to  urge  upon  the  S.  G.  L.  the 
advantage  of  admitting  to  the  order  members  at  the  age  of  18  years,  and  the  same  year  as  a  representative 
of  California  at  the  session  held  at  Providence,  R.  I.,  he  proposed  an  amendment  upon  the  subject,  and  in  1884 
and  1885  he  strenuously  urged  the  adoption  of  the  amendment.  A  very  important  part  of  the  ritual  of  the 
military  branch  is  from  his  suggestion.  In  1883  he  was  on  a  special  committee  to  examine  the  report  upon  the 
advisability  of  establishing  a  home  for  the  aged  and  indigent  Odd  Fellows  in  this  jurisdiction  and  reported 
favorably.  While  the  above  is  but  the  briefest  outline,  yet  it  suffices  to  show  that  this  '  Grand  Old  Man,1  who 
is  still  with  us,  has  been  a  power  for  good  to  the  Order  and  to  humanity." 

Through  all  the  years,  since  his  first  connection  with  Odd  Fellowship,  he  "has  had  the  work  harness  on." 
His  business  for  many  years  was  superintending  mines.  His  first  public  address  upon  Odd  Fellowship  was 
at  the  celebration  of  the  fortieth  anniversary  by  all  the  bodies  of  the  Order  in  Tuolumne  County,  California, 
at  Sonora,  April  26,  1859.  He  was  then  Deputy  Grand  Master  of  this  State  and  officiated  on  that  occasion  at 
the  dedication  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Cemetery  and  the  I.  O.  O.  F.  Hall  now  owned  by  the  Order  in  Sonora. 
While  superintending  the  Father  DeSmett  Mine  in  the  Black  Hills,  Dakota,  in  I860,  he  was  commissioned  by 
the  Grand  Sire  to  institute  Black  Hills  Encampment  at  Deadwood,  and  assisted  at  the  institution  of  subor- 
dinate lodges  at  Central  City  and  Spear  Fish.  The  following  item  is  from  the  Free  Press,  published  at  Bodie, 
California,  April  23,  1881 : 

"On  Tuesday  next  is  the  occasion  of  the  celebration  by  Bodie  Lodge  No.  279, 1.  O.  O.  F.,  of  the  sixty- 
third  anniversary  of  the  introduction  of  Odd  Fellowship  into  the  United  States,  and  Col.  L.  L.  Alexander, 
superintendent  of  the  May  Lundy  Mine,  in  Homer  District,  has  be°n  selected  to  fill  the  position  of  orator. 
The  selection  is  a  most  excellent  one,  as  all  will  agree  who  know  Col.  Alexander,  and  an  eloquent,  instructive 
and  rare  literary  treat  may  be  expected.  Col.  Alexander  is  devotedly  attached  to  the  high  moral  principles 
of  Odd  Fellowship;  is  a  gentleman  of  culture  and  breadth  of  mind,  and  a  gifted  orator,  and,  but  for  his  inate 
modesty  and  devotion  to  the  business  of  mining,  would  long  since  have  become  one  of  the  leading  and  most 
influential  men  in  the  politics  of  the  State." 

He  hns  delivered  many  addresses  upon  Odd  Fellowship  and  takes  as  much  interest  in  the  work  of  all 
branches  of  the  Order  as  ever.  Though  past  three  score  and  ten  years  of  age  he  is  vigorous  and  active,  and 
ready  to  respond  to  any  call  of  duty. 

immortal  RIDGELY — a  brother  who  was  initiated  into  Columbia  Lodge  No. 
3  of  Baltimore,  May  23,  1829,  and  who  became  the  greatest  among  all  the 
apostles  of  the  Order,  bringing  it  out  of  darkness  into  light,  making  his  name  a 
household  word  among  the  fraternity  the  world  over,  honored  and  beloved  wher- 
ever our  altar  has  been  erected.  This  glorious  work  was  adopted  in  1845,  and 
went  into  effect  January  1,  1846 — eight  months  before  California  became  a  por- 
tion of  the  territory  of  the  United  States. 

The  first  Lodge  of  our  beloved  Order  permanently  organized  in  California 
was  California  Lodge  No.  1,  located  in  San  Francisco.  It  was  regularly  insti- 
tuted September  9,  1849,  Just  one  year  to  a  day  before  the  State  was  admitted 
into  the  Union.  There  had  been  earlier  attempts  at  organization.  The  first  of 
these  was  in  December,  1847,  when  a  few  brothers  met  at  the  Portsmouth  House, 
and  without  authority  of  law  organized  themselves  as  a  Lodge  of  Odd  Fellows, 
and  subsequently  fitted  up  a  Lodge  Room  at  Clark's  Point,  supplied  themselves 
with  books  and  regalia,  and  entered  upon  the  charitable  work  of  the  Order,  but 
there  is  no  evidence  that  they  ever  attempted  to  initiate,  or  confer  degrees,  al- 
though they  did  admit  other  members  holding  cards,  until  they  numbered  thirty- 
six.  Upon  the  discovery  of  gold,  however,  in  1848,  they  burned  all  their  books 
and  papers,  stored  there  regalia,  broke  up  the  association,  and  fled  to  the  mines. 
In  the  latter  part  of  1848  another  attempt  was  made  to  organize  a  Lodge,  but 
it  was  never  properly  instituted. 

California  No.  i  was  organized  under  a  dispensation  granted  by  Grand 
Sire  Horn  R.  Kneass,  dated  January  12,  1849,  issued  to  Brothers  Samuel  J. 
Torbet,  Charles  Justis,  Frank  M.  Caldwell,  George  H.  Weaver,  John  Willets, 
and  James  Smiley,  then  of  Philadelphia,  but  about  to  start  for  California.  Three 
of  these  brothers  arrived  with  the  books  and  papers  May  26,  1849,  but  a  suffi- 
cient number  possessed  of  the  requisite  cards  were  not  assembled  until  the  9th 
of  September  following,  although  an  unsuccessful  attempt  was  made  in  August, 
by  means  of  a  crier  ringing  a  bell  through  the  streets,  and  announcing  a  meet- 
ing for  the  purpose  of  considering  the  organization  of  a  Lodge.  A  large  num- 
ber responded  to  the  call,  representing  every  State  in  the  Union,  but  among  all 
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Bro.  James  Smiley  was  the  only  one  of  those  present  whose  names  appear  upon 
the  dispensation.  He  instituted  the  Lodge,  being  thereunto  specially  authorized. 
The  charter  members  were  R.  H.  Taylor,  N.  G. ;  H.  W.  Herley,  V.  G. ;  E.  C. 
Franklin,  Sec. ;  John  M.  Coughlin,  Treas.,  and  Bros.  Julius  Rose,  William  Burl- 
ing, J.  N.  Dall,  David  Jobson  and  Lewis  Tramble.  Many  others  were  present, 
holding  visiting  cards  from  the  Atlantic  States,  and  these  continued  to  attend  the 
Lodge  as  regularly  as  if  they  were  members,  contributing  dues  for  its  support, 
and  making  frequent  munificent  contribution  to  aid  the  Lodge  in  ministering  to 
the  wants  of  the  sick  and  the  destitute.  The  records  of  the  Lodge  were  subse- 
quently destroyed  by  fire,  and  it  is  now  impossible  to  ascertain  with  any  cer- 
tainty the  measure  of  relief  which  was   furnished    by    members    of    the    Order 


John  Brown  Harmon 

Born  in  Ohio  in  1822,  he  removed  to  Louisiana,  and  shortly  after  reaching  his  majority  united  with 
Templar  Lodge  No.  17  of  that  jurisdiction,  located  at  New  Orleans.  Came  to  California  in  1819  and  located  at 
Sacramento,  where  he  joined  Capitol  Lodge  No.  87;  passing  the  Chairs  in  that  Lodge  and  entering  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  California  as  one  of  its  Representatives  in  May,  1862.  Elected  Grand  Master  in  1J69.  and,  besides 
attending  to  the  usual  duties  of  that  office,  was  the  principal  Representative  in  receiving  and  en  tertaining  the 
Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  on  the  occasion  of  its  first  visit  to  this  State,  in  September,  1869.  Elected  the  follow- 
ing year  as  Grand  Representative,  he  at  once  took  a  prominent  part  in  the  deliberations  of  the  Sovereign 
Grand  Lodge,  and  in  September,  1876,  was  elected  Deputy  Grand  Sire.  While  filling  that  office  he  was  sent 
as  a  Special  Commissioner  to  Australia  and  New  Zealand  to  adjust  differences  between  those  jurisdic- 
tions and  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge,  and  to  instruct  them  in  the  work  and  laws  of  the  Order,  which  duties 
he  performed  in  a  most  satisfactory  manner.  In  1878  he  was  unanimously  elected  Grand  Sire,  the  highest 
office  in  the  gift  of  the  Order,  and  one  which  he  filled  ably,  and,  as  in  all  other  stations,  with  honor  to  himself 
and  to  the  Jurisdiction  that  numbered  him  among  its  members.  An  attorney  of  more  than  ordinary  ability 
and  of  high  standing  in  the  legal  fraternity,  his  love  for  his  fellow-man  directed  his  energies  to  the  fraternal 
field,  and  Odd  Fellowship  was  to  him  a  living  principle.  His  life-work  was  for  the  Order,  and  his  best 
thoughts  and  labors  were  given  to  its  advancement.  A  ripe  scholar,  he  devoted  his  energies  to  the  upbuild- 
ing of  Odd  Fellowship  and  to  the  elucidation  of  its  sublime  teachings.  "  His  memory  is  dear  to  us  and  his 
example  one  to  be  emulated."  His  death  occurred  on  February  7,  1899,  and  on  February  9th  he  was  laid  to 
rest  by  loving  hands  in  Mountain  View  Cemetery,  Oakland,  in  sight  of  that  Golden  Gate  so  dear  to  him.  So 
long  as  Odd  Fellowship  blesses  the  world  he  will  live  in  the  hearts  of  its  votaries. 

through  this  Lodge  in  the  early  days  of  its  history,  but  it  is  a  matter  of  history 
that  during  the  exciting  period  of  '49,  '50  and  '51  thousands  of  people  arrived 


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here  destitute  and  stranded,  and  many  of  them  sick  from  the  exposures  which 
they  had  endured  in  the  long  and  weary  journey  across  the  continent,  or  the 
longer  one  by  sea  around  'the  Horn  or  through  the  tropics,  while  others  lost 
everything  that  they  possessed  very  shortly  after  their  arrival,  by  reason  of 
the  destructive  fires  which  so  often  devastated  the  city  in  those  early  days;  and 
old  Pioneers  tell  us  that  during  that  period  the  Odd  Fellows  in  this  city  must 
have  expended  fully  $100,000  in  the  relief  of  distress  and  the  burial  of  the  dead. 

In  these  early  days  the  appeals  to  the  brethren  in  Sacramento  for  that 
benevolence  enjoined  by  the  teachings  of  our  Order  were,  if  possible,  even  more 
pressing  than  in  San  Francisco.  That  city  of  tents  was  the  first  resting  place 
of  the  weary  wanderers  across  the  deserts,  the  mountains  and  the  plains,  from 
the  "  father  of  waters  "  in  the  East  to  the  waters  that  washed  the  golden  sands 
in  the  West,  and,  While  it  suffered  greatly  from  the  inundations  of  '49-50,  it  was 
also  stricken,  for  the  only  time  in  the  history  of  the  State,  with  the  terrible  scourge 
of  cholera,  and  the  demand  for  active  work  "  in  visiting  the  sick,  and  burying 
the  dead,"  was  of  the  most  pressing  character.  In  August,  1849,  the  sojourn- 
ing Odd  Fellows,  although  personally  unknown  to  each  other,  responded 
promptly  to  call,  and  organized  a  voluntary  association  for  this  practical  work 
of  the  Order.  Among  the  most  active  of  its  workers  was  a  young  doctor,  Bro. 
John  F.  Morse,  who  early  became  one  of  the  most  zealous  and  highly  esteemed 
among  the  membership  in  the  jurisdiction,  being  chosen  second  Grand  Master, 
and  in  1870,  under  special  commission  from  the  Grand  Sire  having  the  distin- 
guished honor  of  introducing  and  instituting  the  Order  in  Germany.  This 
association  of  Odd  Fellows,  unknown  to  each  other  until  called  together  by 
the  pressing  necessity  for  work  in  which  they  had  been  educated  at  our 
altars,  continued  its  organization  until  January  28,  1851,  when  out  of  it 
Sacramento  Lodge  No.  2  was  instituted  by  Past  Grand  James  Smiley,  Special 
Deputy  Grand  Sire,  under  a  dispensation  which  was  believed  to  be  regular,  with 
the  following  charter  members :  Lucius  A.  Booth,  Wm.  Childs,  Martin  C.  Col- 
lins, N.  C.  Cunningham,  Samuel  Deal,  M.  Kalisher,  G.  H.  Peterson,  Horatio 
E.  Roberts,  Robert  Robinson  and  George  W.  Wright. 

After  the  organization  of  the  Lodge,  the  good  work  was  carried  on  in  its 
name  and  under  its  direction,  but  in  Sacramento,  as  in  San  Francisco,  sojourn- 
ing brethren,  holding  membership  in  and  visiting  cards  from  Eastern  Lodges, 
and  so  disqualified  from  becoming  members  here,  continued  to  assist  the  Lodge 
in  all  its  labors  of  benevolence  and  love,  as  if  enrolled  among  its  membership. 

San  Francisco  No.  3. — Brothers  Jesse  Boring,  Philo  White,  I.  Joseph,  Edwin 
Hudson,  R.  O.  Sturdivant,  M.  S.  Buckelew,  T.  Rodgers  Johnson  and  J.  W. 
Young,  having  petitioned  for  a  dispensation  for  the  organization  of  a  second 
Lodge  in  San  Francisco,  they  were  called  together  by  D.  D.  Grand  Sire  Smiley, 
July  5,  185 1,  and  San  Francisco  Lodge  No.  3  was  instituted  and  declared  to  be 
regularly  organized.  The  whole  proceeding  was  irregular,  but  the  Lodge  en- 
tered at  once  upon  the  beneficent  work  of  Odd  Fellowship,  and  still  continues  in 
that  noble  effort.  At  the  time  of  the  institution  of  tJhe  Grand  Lodge  it  had  the 
largest  membership  in  the  jurisdiction. 

Eureka  No.  4. — Somewhat  in  the  same  way  a  dispensation  was  irregularly 
issued  to  Past  Grands  W.  J.  Tilley,  W.  H.  Watson,  A.  J.  Lucas,  T.  M.  Davis, 
George  I.  N.  Monell,  A.  P.  Andrews,  R.  Porter  and  Brothers  Thomas  Sunder- 
land, John  Turner  and  David  Hall,  for  the  institution  of  Eureka  Lodge  No.  4,  at 


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35 


Sacramento,  and  the  Lodge  was  organized  January  7,  1852.  It  also  has  sur- 
mounted all  the  irregularities  of  its  institution,  and  bears  an  honored  name  among 
the  Lodges  of  the  State. 

Yuba  No.  5. — At  Marysville  the  early  conditions  were  somewhat  similar  to 
those  at  Sacramento,  although  in  lesser  degree.  Out  of  a  preliminary  associa- 
tion of  Odd  Fellows,  formed  for  the  relief  of  distress,  grew  up  Yuba  Lodge  No. 
5,  but  its  organization  was  so  irregular  that,  notwithstanding  it  still  retains  the 
number  and  is  recognized  as  one  of  the  pioneer  Lodges  of  the  State,  it  was  un- 
able to  secure  such  recognition  until  after  the  institution  of  our  Grand  Lodge, 
and  was  regularly  chartered  by  it.  The  following  is  a  list  of  its  petitioners  for 
charter:     L.  R.  Farrish,  J.  S.  Benton,  Simuel  McHays,  I.  Totman,  J.  H.  Scates, 


William  Howard  Watson,  Past  Grand  Master 

William  Howard  Watson  was  born  in  New  Jersey,  December  30,  1810.  He  was  initiated  into  Magnolia 
Lodge  No.  12  of  New  Orleans  in  1846,  came  to  the  Coast  in  August,  1850,  and  after  short  residence  in  Nevada 
and  Washington  Territories  settled  in  California,  joining  Sacramento  Lodge  No.  2.  Later  he  became  a 
charter  member  of  Eureka  Lodge  No.  4,  when  he  finally  located  in  San  Francisco,  he  became  a  charter  mem- 
ber of  Alta  Lodge  No.  205,  remaining  a  member  of  this  Lodge  up  to  the  date  of  his  death,  September  28,  1898- 
In  1857  he  was  elected  Grand  Master  from  the  floor.  He  was  one  of  the  founders  of  the  Veteran  Odd  Fellows' 
Association  and  Treasurer  of  the  San  Francisco  Library  Association  at  the  time  of  his  death.  His  remains 
were  deposited  in  the  Odd  Fellows'  Cemetery.  His  life  was  quiet,  his  death  peaceful,  his  disposition  kindly,, 
and  his  friends  and  brothers  can  point  to  him  as  one  who  was  true  to  the  obligations  of  Odd  Fellowship  and 
citizenship. 


Thomas  A.  Stombs,  Mark  Brumagin,  C.  N.  Gray,  DeWitt  Rice,  Lewis  Bodelet,. 
J.  G.  B.  Knapp,  Arthur  Polock,  R.  Rush,  R.  T.  Gilmore,  J.  Kaplar,  J.  W.  Win- 
ter, John  C.  Fall  and  L.  Hite. 

Charity  No.  6. — The  Angel  of  Death  first  called  together  the  Odd  Fellows  of 
Stockton,  who  until  so  called  had  been  entirely  unknown  to  each  other.  A  dying 
stranger  at  the  house  of  a  resident  asked  to  see  an  Odd  Fellow.  His  host  knew 
of  none,  but  after  considerable  inquiry  found  a  man  who  answered  to  the  callT 


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California 


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Fertile    Soil,    Beautiful    Scenery  &  Delightful 
Glim  ate  of  California 

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marin,  sonoma,  santa  rosa,  russian 
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TINENT        J*         J*         J*         J*        #         J* 

See  the  orchards,   the  vineyards,   the   meadows   and  fields   of  grain 
See   the   lofty  pines,  the  wide-spreading  oak  and  the  towering  redwood 

.And,  remember,  Odd  Fellows 

That  in  this  territory,  so  rich  in  its  products,  THERE  IS  NOT  ONE  ACRE  UNDER 
IRRIGATION.    Man  plants  and  tills— Nature  does  the  rest. 

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and  cared  for  the  sick  brother  until  he  died.  Then  he  advertised  to  Odd  Fellows 
to  assemble  and  bury  the  brother.  This  call  to  duty  rekindled  the  dormant  fires 
of  fraternal  love,  and  a  goodly  number  assembled  and  made  themselves  known  to 
each  other,  and  with  tender  hands  bore  the  body  of  their  stranger  brother  to  its 
final  rest.  Out  of  this  assembly  Charity  Lodge  No.  6  was  born.  It  was  insti- 
tuted February  14,  1852,  under  dispensation  issued  by  Past  Grand  J.  M.  Cough- 
lin,  then  acting  as  D.  D.  Grand  Sire.  The  petitioners  for  the  organization  of  this 
Lodge  were  E.  G.  Greenfield,  P.  G. ;  H.  O.  Matthews,  P.  G. ;  C.  K.  Chamberlain, 
P.  G. ;  Samuel  M.  McLean,  W.  Garvin  and  J.  I.  Bixler.  The  Lodge  has  ever 
since  proved  itself  a  true  Samaritan,  worthy  of  the  noble  name  it  bears,  and  is 
to-day  one  of  the  best  equipped  for  the  dispensation  of  charity  among  the 
subordinate  Lodges  of  the  world. 

Auburn  No.  7  was  instituted  by  Past  Grand  George  I.  N.  Monell,  under  dis- 
pensation, October  7,  1852.  The  following  were  the  petitioners  for  charter: 
James  B.  Squire,  John  F.  Scott,  James  Bowen,  James  E.  Miller  and  Hensen 
Hazell. 

El  Dorado  No.  8. — This  Lodge  was  organized  at  Sacramento,  September  4, 
1852,  by  Past  Grand  John  F.  Morse,  under  dispensation  dated  June  25,  1852.  It 
was  reorganized  in  January,  1853,  by  D.  D.  Grand  Sire  S.  H.  Parker — the  former 
organization  having  been  informal.  The  petitioning  brothers  were:  Alex.  Arm- 
strong, Geo.  W.  Chedie,  J.  F.  Cloutman,  L.  D.  Kelley,  John  S.  Kohn,  James  T. 
Scott,  Lewis  Korn,  E.  Joseph  Levi,  Thos.  B.  Morse,  L.  J.  Polhemus  and  Walter 
Prosser. 

These  were  the  Pioneer  Lodges  of  California,  having  some  kind  of  organiza- 
tion before  the  institution  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  State ;  but  they  were  three 
thousand  miles  from  the  seat  of  government  of  the  Order — located  in  a  then  com- 
paratively unknown  land,  with  mail  facilities  which  at  the  shortest  took  two 
months  for  the  transmission  of  a  letter  and  receipt  of  reply.  Very  few  of  the 
members  ever  had  any  direct  relations  with  the  governing  body  of  the  Order — 
they  were  without  books  or  means  of  ascertaining  what  was  required  of  them, 
and  it  is  no  wonder  that  organization  was  not  only  irregular  but  slow.  Only  one 
of  them  had  been  organized  under  legal  authority  of  the  G.  L.  U.  S.,  until  after 
the  appointment  of  and  report  from  Brother  Samuel  Hale  Parker,  a  Past  Grand 
Master  and  Past  Grand  Representative  from  the  East,  who  came  out  here  com- 
missioned as  D.  D.  Grand  Sire  for  the  State,  with  the  necessary  authority  to 
correct  the  errors  of  the  past  and  put  the  irregular  Lodges  in  line  to  secure 
recognition.  He  at  once  entered  upon  this  work  with  such  zeal  and  intelligence 
that  by  the  17th  of  May,  1853,  he  had  removed  the  difficulties  and  secured  the 
recognition  of  all  except  No.  5,  and  on  that  day,  pursuant  to  call,  the  following 
Past  Grands  assembled  in  San  Francisco  for  the  purpose  of  organizing  a  Grand 
Lodge,  to  wit: 

From  California  Lodge  No.  1. — James  Smiley,  L.  Ryan,  P.  B.  Dexter,  N.  W. 
Moore,  Charles  Davis,  J.  M.  Coughlin  and  L.  F.  Zantzinger. 

From  Sacramento  Lodge  No.  2. — Mathew  Purdin,  John  F.  Morse,  David 
Kendall,  C.  C.  Hayden,  J.  D.  Persian,  Cyrus  Coffin,  Newton  Booth,  Augustus 
Otto  and  Robert  Robinson. 

From  San  Francisco  Lodge  No.  3. — E.  W.  Graham,  Samuel  Hale  Parker, 
T.  Rodgers  Johnson,  Daniel  Norcross,  Noah  Sutton,  H.  M.  Heuston,  Thomas 
Eadie,  William  Robertson  and  James  W.  Young. 


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From  Eureka  Lodge  No.  4. — Prescott  Robinson,  W.  H.  Watson,  Geo.  I.  N. 
Monell,  A.  J.  Lucas,  S.  M.  Veach,  W.  J.  Tilley,  Thomas  Sunderland,  James 
Bowsted  and  John  Turner. 

From  Charity  Lodge  No.  6. — J.  M.  Woolen,  E.  W.  Colt,  I.  Zacharia  and 
J.  D.  Wilkins. 

From  Auburn  Lodge  No.  7. — Hanson  Hazen. 

From  El  Dorado  Lodge  No.  8. — J.  S.  Scott. 

It  will  be  noticed  that  almost  every  name  in  this  list  has  since  become  his- 
torical among  those  of  the  prominent  builders  of  this  State,  in  civil,  political  and 
fraternal  life.  At  least  six  out  of  that  short  list  have  passed  the  Chair  of  Grand 
Master  in  this  jurisdiction,  and  each  one  of  them  in  that  position  added  luster  to 


James  A.  J.  Bohen,  Past  Grand  Master. 

Born  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  October  22,  1828.  Initiated  in  Yerba  Buena  Lodge  No.  15,  September  22,  1853. 
Installed  Noble  Grand  of  that  Lodge  January  3,  1856.  Admitted  into  Grand  Lodge  of  California  May  12,  1857. 
Installed  as  Grand  Master,  May  9,  1862;  elected  Representative  to  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge,  May,  1864,  and 
admitted  to  that  body  September  19th  of  same  year.  Died  in  San  Francisco,  May  25,  1867.  On  the  evening  of 
May  23d,  two  days  before  his  death,  while  Yerba  Buena  Lodge  was  in  session,  word  came  that  Brother  Bohen 
was  dying.  The  Lodge  immediately  closed  and  the  members  repaired  to  his  residence,  to  once  more  see  their 
beloved  Brother.  Brother  Bohen,  hardly  able  to  speak,  seeming  to  gather  strength  from  this  evidence  of  the 
love  and  affection  of  his  brethren,  had  himself  propped  up  in  his  bed,  and,  speaking  hardly  above  a  whisper, 
addressed  them  in  words  that  could  not  help  but  sink  deep  into  the  hearts  of  every  one  present;  his  closing 
words  seeming  as  an  inspiration  were  as  follows:  '"I  exhort  you,  brothers,  in  your  daily  works  of  life  to 
exemplify  the  beauties  of  Odd  Fellowship— to  live  moral  and  religious  lives— to  be  charitable,  to  be 
generous,  to  be  just." 

his  own  name  and  that  of  the  Order,  while  none  of  them  ever  brought  a  blemish 
io  the  one  or  the  other.  Many  of  the  others  have  also  faithfully  served  the  Order 
in  this  State  in  positions  of  honor  and  of  trust,  among  them  being  our  first  Grand 
Secretary,  Bro.  T.  Rodgers  Johnson,  who  held  the  position  for  nearly  a  quarter 
of  a  century,  contributing  largely  to  the  growth  of  the  Order  and  the  perfection 
of  its  work,  and  making  for  himself  an  honored  name  throughout  the  Order  in 


Proud  Aan. 


Tl)e  Triple  E)in^s 


I  have  seen  the  rose  in  beauty  spread 

Its  leaves  to  the  morning  sun, 
I  returned— behold,  the  rose  was  dead; 

The  Destroyer's  work  was  done. 
Its  grace  and  beauty,  all  were  gone: 

Its  loveliness  had  flown, 
Its  leaves  were  scattered  o'er  the  lawn, 

By  angry  breezes  blown. 


And  like  that  flower,  I've  seen  proud  man, 

His  cheeks  with  beauty  glows; 
He  walked,  he  leaped,  in  joy  he  ran, 

More  beauteous  than  the  rose. 
Returned  again— I  there  behold ! 

Grim  death  was  standing  nigh. 
That  mortal  clay  was  stiff  and  cold, 

For  all  that's  born  must  die. 


I  have  seen  the  leaves  of  Autumn  fall; 

Thick  on  the  ground  they  lay, 
And  wintry  winds  would  sadly  call 

And  sigh  o'er  their  decay. 
And,  yet,  Spring  came;  soft  breezes  sang 

Among  the  branches  coy. 
They  budded  forth  again  and  sprang 

In  beauty,  life  and  joy. 


Man  in  darkness  and  in  chains ! 

Why  fleeting  phantoms  chase? 
'Tis  sad,  indeed,  if  naught  remains 

To  millions  of  our  race. 
Proud  man,  beware !    In  vain  you  toil, 

For  earthly  wealth  and  power. 
For  sure  decay  will  come  to  spoil 

And  all  your  goods  devour. 


Be  serious,  then ;  the  lesson  taught 

Is  sad  as  it  is  true, 
For  all  the  worldly  pleasures  sought 

Will  fade  and  die  with  you. 
In  view  of  this,  our  mortal  end, 

Our  only  work  and  strife, 
Should  be  by  noble  work  to  ascend 

The  Eternal  Throne  of  Life. 


Worthy  subjects  of  Friendship's  realm, 

Faithful  Brothers  in  Fraternal  Life, 
Truth  to-day  stands  at  the  helm 

To  guide  our  bark  through  earthly  strife ; 
For  truth  is  mighty  and  will  prevail. 

Imperial  virtue  shall  be  our  guide, 
As  o'er  the  sea  of  life  we  sail; 

No  storm,  no  cloud,  shall  us  betide. 


As  down  the  dangerous  mountain  steep, 

On  to  the  sacred  stream  we  pass, 
Turn  not  aside  from  those  who  weep, 

And  cry  for  help—"  Alas !  Alas ! " 
We  clothe  the  naked,  the  hungry  feed; 

The  orphan  is  our  special  care; 
Our  Order  knows  no  sect  or  creed, 

"  Have  Mercy ! "  is  our  humble  prayer. 


The  high,  the  low,  the  rich,  the  poor, 

The  learned,  the  unlearned  meet  within; 
No  false  distinctions  here  endure, 

For  all  must  act  like  honest  men. 
And,  while  we  celebrate  the  day 

Our  lodge  was  instituted  here, 
We  hope  and  trust,  and  humbly  pray, 

It  will  live  and  thrive  for  many  a  year. 


Through  endless  time,  till  peace  and  love 

Shall  bless  all  nations,  tongues  and  creeds: 
Till  man  shall  learn  to  look  above 

For  inspiration  to  noble  deeds ; 
Till  death  no  terrors  can  impart; 

Till  all  shall  have  eternal  youth; 
Till  all  the  globe  be  pure  of  heart, 

And  joined  in  Friendship,  Love  and  Truth. 

Chas.  L.  Hayes. 


The  following  was  written  and  read  by  the 
author,  Brother  C.  L.  Hayes,  at  the  celebration 
of  the  Second  Anniversary  of  Bridgeport  Lodge 
No.  386. 

In  the  sacred  chain  which  bindeth  mortal  man  to  God 
divine,  __,  . 

In  the  amulets  of  honor  which  around  our  Order  twine, 

There's  no  emblem  more  revered  and  loved  by  age  or 
nimble  youth  . 

Than  our  Triple  Links,  symbolic  of  pure  Friendship, 
Love  and  Truth. 

In  our  daily  life  and  struggles,  in  our  worldly  toils  and 

In  our  journey  towards  the  Jordan,  towards  our  home 

Eternal  life,  ,    , 

We  know  that  our  actions,  as  along  the  road  we  plod, 
Are  seen,  condemned  or  sanctioned  by  the  all-seeing 
eye  of  God. 

Our  efforts  are  but  human,  our  principles  divine, 

The  golden  link  of  Friendship  leads  from  darkness  to 

sunshine. 
It  meets  and  joins  the  center  link  of  true  Fraternal 

Love, 
Then  welds  with  Truth  the  crowning  link,  the  three 

are  interwoven. 
And  thus  we  read  the  lesson  in  those  Triple  Links  of 

ours, 
"  Sure  decay  will  come  to  all  our  earthly  wealth  and 

powers." 
"Clothe  the  naked'"— "Nurse  the  sick"— the  hungry 

you  must  feed, 
"  Educate  the  orphan"  and  "  Relieve  all  those  in  need." 

Read  the  lesson  once  again— ponder  well— believe, 
'Tis  far  more  noble  and  sublime  to  give  than  to  receive, 
Then  make  no  public  mention  when  we  share  our  hum- 
ble store, 
For  he  that  gives  most  freely  from  his  treasure  hath 

the  more. 
Turn  not  aside  from  those  who  weep,  assist  them  if 

you  can, 
And  always    strive    to  act    the   part  of   the    "  Good 

Samaritan." 
And  if  your  fellow  traveler  falls  exhausted  by  the  road, 
Then  help  him  up,  assist  him  on,  to  some  good  safe 
abode. 

And  though  the  world  should  never  know  the  aid  and 

help  you'd  given, 
The   record   of   such   noble  deeds    is  surely  kept   in 

Heaven. 
And  when  the  final  reckoning  comes,  and  life  is  at  an 

end, 
St.  Peter  will  know  you  as  the  man  who  always  helped 

a  friend. 
And  ere  the  scythe  of  Father  Time  comes  on  to  lay  you 

low, 
Remember  well  and  bear  in  mind,  we'll  reap  whate'er 

we  sow ; 
And  if  we  plant  the  tares  of  vice,  of  selfishness— ill 

will, 
We'll  reap  the  whirlwind,  drink  the  draught  of  woe 

that's  sure  to  kill. 

Let  Faith,  Hope  and  Charity,  and  Mercy  most  sublime, 
Control  our  actions  here  on  earth,  until  the  end  of  time : 
And  when  you're   summoned    to  appear   before  that 

Lodge  Divine 
Be  sure  you  have  the   password,   and  can   give  the 

countersign. 
Impute  to  us  no  sacrilege  for  the  simile  we  make, 
For  all  our  teachings,  all  our  laws,  from  Holy  Writ  we 

take. 
Though  many  years  have  faded  since  Odd  Fellowship 

was  born, 
Our  work  will  not  be  finished  'till  dawns  the  Eternal 

Morn. 

Then  come  all  nations,  tongues  and  creeds  unite  with 
us  to-day, 

We'll  teach  you  how  to  travel  in  the  straight  and 
narrow  way, 

And  if  our  teachings  you  observe  and  faithfully  obey 

You'll  surely  be  a  better  man,  and  never  go  astray. 

Unite  with  us,  adopt  our  plans,  assist  in  doing  good, 

And  join  all  kindreds  of  the  earth  in  one  grand  Brother- 
hood, 

And  when  you've  joined  our  Fellowship,  'twill  not 
seem  so  odd, 

For  the  fellowship  of  honest  men  is  the  fellowship  of 
God. 


FIFTY  YEARS  OF  ODD  FELLOWSHIP  IN  CALIFORNIA  41 

the  world  at  large.  Another,  Bro.  Newton  Booth,  has  added  honor  to  his  race 
by  his  distinguished  services  as  Governor  of  the  State  and  as  a  Senator  of  the 
United  States,  while  still  others  have  proved  themselves  no  less  faithful  to  public 
trust  in  other  stations  in  life. 

This  convention  being  called  to  order  by  the  D.  D.  Grand  Sire,  by  his  direc- 
tion the  dispensation  for  the  organization  of  a  Grand  Lodge  for  the  jurisdiction 
of  California  was  read  and  the  organization  at  once  proceeded  with,  the  D.  D. 
Grand  Sire  presiding.  The  following  were  the  first  elected  and  appointed  officers 
of  that  body: 

P.  G.  M.,  Samuel  H.  Parker,  of  No.  3.— Grand  Master. 

John  F.  Morse,  of  No.  2. — Deputy  Grand  Master. 

E.  W.  Colt,  of  No.  6.— Grand  Warden. 

T.  Rodgers  Johnson,  of  No.  3. — Grand  Secretary. 

John  M.  Coughlin,  of  No.  1. — Grand  Treasurer. 

I.  Zacharia,  of  No.  6. — Grand  Marshall. 

L.  F.  Zantzinger,  of  No.  1. — Grand  Conductor. 

A.  J.  Lucas,  of  No.  4. — Grand  Guardian. 

The  Grand  Master  was  installed  by  P.  G.  Mathew  Purdin,  and  he,  the  Grand 
Master,  then  proceeded  to  install  the  other  officers,  when  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
California  was  proclaimed  as  duly  organized  and  its  officers  duly  installed.  The 
Grand  Lodge  remained  in  session  for  four  days,  during  which  time  it  prepared 
and  adopted  a  constitution  and  such  legislation  as  put  it  in  complete  working 
order,  and  prepared  it  for  pushing  the  missionary  work  of  the  Order  without  the 
delays  under  which  the  work  had  been  retarded  in  the  past.  In  his  address  to 
the  Grand  Lodge  at  the  close  of  this  session  the  Grand  Master  congratulated  the 
Order  on  the  organization  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  briefly  reviewed  the  work  of  the 
Lodges  in  the  past,  stating  that  from  the  most  reliable  data  that  could  then  be 
secured  it  appeared  that  these  Lodges  had  already  paid  out  more  than  a  hundred 
thousand  dollars  for  relief,  most  of  which  had  been  disbursed  for  the  relief  of 
brothers  who  were  not  members  of  the  Lodges  on  this  Coast,  and  predicting  that 
the  result  of  the  present  organization  would  be  an  increase  of  an  hundredfold  in 
a  single  harvest.  The  accuracy  of  this  prediction  is  verified  by  the  showing 
made  at  the  very  next  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  held  in  the  following  May — 
less  than  nine  months  after  its  organization.  At  that  session  the  amount  ex- 
pended for  relief  was  not  shown,  but  at  it  eighteen  Lodges  were  represented,  and 
the  reports  for  the  term  ending  December  31st — five  months  prior  to  the  session — 
show  that  at  that  date  there  were  twenty-two  Lodges  in  operation,  with  a  mem- 
bership of  985,  and  that  its  revenues  for  the  term  (from  May  17  to  December  31, 
1853)  amounted  to  $20,128.99.  This,  of  course,  did  not  include  voluntary  con- 
tributions, but  simply  the  regular  revenues  of  the  Lodges.  And  even  in  making 
this  showing,  no  reports  had  been  received  from  three  out  of  the  twenty-two 
Lodges. 

Thus  began  the  work  of  Odd  Fellowship  in  our  Golden  State,  and  the  names 
of  the  Brothers  and  Lodges  given  are  those  of  the  Pioneers  only.  Want  of  space 
forbids  that  we  should  give  the  details  of  the  organization  of  Lodges  and  of  the 
names  of  charter  members  further  than  this.  These  can  all  be  found  in  the 
printed  journals  of  the  forty-three  sessions  of  the  Grand  Lodge  which  have 
already  passed  into  history,  but  to  repeat  them  here  would  make,  not  a  volume 
only,  but  a  library,  which  few  men  would  ever  find  the  time  to  read.     We  must 


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be  content  with  saying  that  since  our  Grand  Lodge  was  organized  it  has  granted 
about  four  hundred  charters  and  dispensations  for  new  Lodges  in  this  jurisdic- 
tion, all  of  which  were  regularly  organized,  and,  while  they  lived,  did  good  work, 
but  in  the  course  of  time  a  number  of  them  dropped  out  and  surrendered  their 
charters,  their  remaining  membership  uniting  with  other  Lodges,  or  in  some 
instances  two  or  more  Lodges  consolidating,  so  that  at  the  date  of  our  last  annual 
reports  we  had  351  subordinate  Lodges  in  active  operation,  three  of  which,  how- 
ever, failed  to  give  the  number  of  their  membership  in  their  reports  of  that  term — 
the  membership  in  the  remaining  348  Lodges  being  30,373.  The  dropping  out 
of  these  Lodges,  however,  need  not  be  a  surprise,  when  we  remember  that  up  to 
the  present  time  even  our  own  people,  to  say  nothing  of  those  of  other  lands,  have 
scarcely  begun  to  realize  the  measure  of  the  capacities  and  resources  of  the  State 
in  which  we  live.     For  one-half  the  time  that  our  State  has  been  settled  by  people 


U.  O.  Burton.  Past  Grand  Master. 

Past  Grand  Master  C.  O.  Burton  was  initiated  into  the  Order  July  21,  1852,  in  Charity  Lodge 
No.  6,  at  Stockton,  California.  He  passed  through  the  various  Chairs  of  the  Lodge,  being  a  Past  Grand  in 
■fifteen  months  from  his  initiation.  At  the  third  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  he  was  appointed  Grand 
Guardian,  and  at  the  session  of  1863  was  elected  Grand  Warden.  The  following  year  he  was  made  Deputy 
Grand  Master,  and  in  1865  was  elevated  to  the  Chair  of  Grand  Master.  In  1874  he  was  one  of  the  representatives 
to  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  held  at  Atlanta,  Georgia.  He  is  also  a  Past  Chief  Patriarch  of  the  Encampment 
Branch  and  a  charter  member  of  Parker  Encampment  No.  3.  of  Stockton,  California.  He  still  retains  his 
membership  in  both  Lodge  and  Encampment  where  he  was  initiated.  He  is  now  one  of  the  three  Trustees  of 
the  Grand  Lodge  and  is  regular  in  his  attendance.  Past  Grand  Master  Burton  came  to  California  in  1849, 
arriving  at  San  Francisco  September  9th  of  that  year,  and  is,  therefore,  emphatically  a  pioneer  in  fact. 


who  naturally  seek  affiliation  with  fraternal  organizations  the  State  was  supposed 
to  be  comparatively  worthless  for  all  purposes  but  those  of  grazing  and  mining. 
Grazing  involves  sparse  population  and  widely  scattered  habitations,  not  conduc- 
ive to  the  organization  and  maintenance  of  Lodges  or  other  fraternal  associa- 
tions.    In  our  mining  regions,  wherever  gold  was  found,  cities  and  towns,  with 


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JULIUS   S.    GODEAU 


Undertaker  and 

Diplomaed  Smbalmer 


THIS  ESTABLISHMENT  is  the  oldest,  largest 
*  and  best  equipped  on  the  Coast.  It  has  all  the 
appointments  which  care  and  science  can  devise.  The 
premises  now  occupied  consist  of  a  handsome  and 
commodious  two-story  building,  designed  with  special 
reference  to  the  trade. 

Mr.  Godeau  is  a  Past  Grand  of  Franco-American 
Lodge  No.  207;  He  is  also  a  prominent  member  of 
several  other  societies  here.  Among  the  many  persons 
employed  may  be  mentioned  Mr.  Godeau's  able 
Manager,  M.  P.  Bigue,  a  Past  Grand  of  Franco- 
American  Lodge,  and  Mr.  M.  E.  Diebold,  his  book- 
keeper, a  Past  Grand  of  Golden  Gate  Lodge  No.  204. 


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The  French  ^ 
English  institute 

(a  Non-Sectarian  School) 

LOCATED  at  1321  Powell  Street,  owes  its 
.  prominence  and  success  to  its  director, 
Mr.  Xavier  MeTret.  Prof.  MeTret  was 
born  in  France  in  1852  and  immediately 
after  completing  his  education  in  that 
country  was  appointed  by  his  government 
to  teach  in  several  institutions.  The  pro- 
fessor came  to  San  Francisco  in  1876  and  at 
the  suggestion  of  the  French  Consul  founded 
the  well-known  Mefret's  Institute  which 
has  nourished  for  the  last  twenty-three 
years.  The  French  and  English  Institute 
has  three  departments  for  the  practical 
education  of  both  sexes:  Primary,  Inter- 
mediate and  Preparatory  Academic.  By  a 
ministerial  decree,  issued  at  Paris,  on  De- 
cember 29,  1887,  Mr.  Xavier  Mefret  was 
nominated  to  and  received  the  palm  of 
"Officer  d' Acad^mie,"  for  services  rendered 
to  the  cause  of  public  instruction. 

Prof.  Mefret  was  a  delegate  to  the 
Teachers'  Congress  in  Paris  at  the  World's 
Fair  of  1889;  while  there  he  was'  nomi- 
nated delegate  of  1' Alliance  Francaise  for 
San  Francisco,  and  in  1890  received  a  medal 
from  the  Head  Committee  in  Paris  for 
services  rendered  to  the  association. 

Mr.  Mefret's  motto  is  "  PROGREDIENTUR," 
and  he  has  conducted  his  school  in  accord- 
ance with  it  since  the  commencement  of 
his  career. 

Major  X.  MeTret  is  prominently  identified 
with  the  I.  O.  O.  F.,  and  has  been  for  many 


Prof.  Xavier  Mefret, 
Teacher  of  French  at  Heald's  Business  College.    Prepares  pupils  for 


„,„,.  o--rtll„,B„t  r.f  th.  ro„t««  c„,  o—.-  .  1KaKUKT  OI  Jtuhcii  at,  neaia  s  Business  uonege.  rrepares  pupils  tor 
of=™  Tt  p.,li„  £  £?i".°  ♦San  Fran"  tbe  Normal  School,  the  Army  and  Navy,  the  Civil  Service  and  the  Uni- 
cisco,  No.  5,  Patriarchs  Militant.  verslty. 


FIFTY  YEARS  OF  ODD  FELLOWSHIP  IN  CALIFORNIA  45 

hundreds  and  even  thousands  of  people  sprang  up  as  if  by  magic,  and  it  was  in 
these  and  at  the  centers  of  traffic  which  furnished  supplies  for  the  miners  that  the 
Lodges  were  organized,  but  the  moment  that  the  mines  began  to  "  peter  out "  in 
any  of  these  magic  cities  or  towns,  or  a  better  "  strike  "  was  reported  elsewhere, 
the  inhabitants  broke  camp  and  the  place  went  down  as  rapidly  as  it  had  grown 
up,  and  not  only  Lodges,  but  churches,  schools,  business  houses  and  dwellings 
were  deserted.  In  this  condition  the  wonder  is,  not  that  so  many,  but  that  so  few, 
Lodges  have  surrendered  their  charters. 

It  is  a  fact  generally  conceded  by  those  who  have  had  a  fair  opportunity  for 
observation,  that  whenever  the  people  who  dwell  upon  the  prolific  soil  and  in  the 
"  glorious  climate  "  of  California  undertake  to  do  anything,  they  do  it  with  a  will 
and  a  "  push  "  which  knows  no  waiting.  So  it  has  been  with  our  Order  here. 
For  fully  forty  years  after  the  organization  of  our  Grand  Lodge  the  Order  moved 
constantly  forward,  never  making  a  backward  step,  and  is  to-day  the  largest 
fraternal  organization  in  the  State,  and  best  equipped  for  the  great  work  in  which 
it  is  engaged.  From  1853  to  1894  each  succeeding  year  showed  a  steady  increase 
in  membership.  Following  the  financial  crash  of  1893,  which  affected  not  only 
our  State,  but  our  whole  country,  there  were  four  years  of  "  hard  times,"  such  as 
we  had  never  experienced  before,  during  each  of  which  there  was  a  small  decrease 
in  membership,  but  the  total  decrease  for  the  four  years  was  but  five  hundred  and 
sixty-seven;  and  in  the  year  1898  the  membership  again  began  to  increase,  and  it 
is  now  mounting  upward  again  and  promises  soon  to  reach  a  number  higher  than 
ever  before,  if  it  has  not  already  done  so.  During  the  period  since  the  organiza- 
tion of  our  Grand  Lodge  up  to  December  31,  1898,  there  were  initiated  in  this 
State  68,473,  an'd  admitted  by  card  21,576.  Withdrawals,  suspensions,  expul- 
sions and  deaths  during  the  same  period  left  us  at  the  close  of  1898  with  a  mem- 
bership of  30,373,  out  of  a  voting  population  of  287,055,  or  one  out  of  every  nine 
and  forty-five  one  hundredths  voters  in  the  State.  We  doubt  if  any  jurisdiction 
can  show  a  better  pro  rata  of  membership.  Our  total  receipts  from  all  sources 
during  the  same  period  were  $15,987,925.69,  and  at  the  close  of  the  year  1898  the 
subordinate  Lodges  in  this  State  were  in  possession  of  accumulated  assets  to  the 
amount  of  $2,693,194.57,  showing  that  the  total  expenditures  for  all  purposes 
have  been  $13,294,731.12.  We  have  no  complete  table  showing  what  amount  of 
this  expenditure  was  for  relief  and  charity,  but  the  current  proportion  of  this  class 
of  expenditure  is  at  the  rate  of  $8.63  for  relief  and  charity,  to  $7.10  for  current 
expenses,  as  shown  by  the  reports  of  the  year  ending  December  31,  1898.  Dur- 
ing that  year  the  amount  expended  for  relief  and  charity  was  $262,169.40,  and  for 
current  expenses  $215,760.20.  Even  these  figures  show  nothing  of  the  personal 
contributions  for  the  relief  of  distress  made  by  individual  members  of  the  Order, 
which  in  the  early  days  exceeded  any  amount  the  Lodges  could  pay,  and  even  in 
these  later  days,  when  the  calls  are  not  so  pressing  as  in  earlier  times,  amount  to 
no  inconsiderable  sum. 

A  part  of  the  working  machinery  of  every  Lodge  of  the  Order  is  its  Visiting 
Committee — a  standing  committee  whose  duty  it  is,  by  some  one  of  its  members, 
regularly  to  make  daily  call  upon  every  sick  member  of  the  Lodge,  minister  to 
his  necessities,  furnish  watchers,  if  necessary,  and  at  every  meeting  of  the  Lodge 
report  the  condition  of  each.  In  the  smaller  town's  and  sparsely  settled  com- 
munities, this  committee  in  like  manner  looks  after  the  needs  and  condition  of 
sojourning  brethren,  through  the  Lodge  regularly  reporting  to  the  Lodge  to 


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which  a  sick  brother  belongs;  but  in  the  larger  cities  this  is  better  done  by  an 
independent  committee  representing  the  several  local  Lodges.  These  regularly 
look  after  and  care  for  sojourning  brethren  who  may  need  care,  communicating 
with  the  Lodges  to  which  such  brothers  belong,  wherever  situated  throughout 
the  world.  These  are  commonly  known  as  General  Relief  Committees,  and 
almost  from  the  earliest  history  of  the  Order  in  this  State  these  committees  have 
been  maintained  in  the  leading  cities  and  have  been  of  immeasurable  service  in 
carrying  out  the  leading  purpose  of  the  Order — that  of  Mutual  Relief. 

Wherever  Odd  Fellows  are  found,  the  command  of  our  law  to  "  bury  the 
dead  "  is  never  forgotten.     In  this  State  special  attention  has  always  been  given 


Elias  Driggs  Fabnsworth.  Past  Grand  Sire. 

Elias  Driggs  Farnsworth  was  born  in  Hartford,  Connecticut,  December  16,  1818;  died  in  San  Francisco, 
California,  March  29,  1893.  In  1842  he  married  in  New  Orleans,  Louisiana,  and  on  November  10,  1845,  was 
initiated  into  Trabue  Lodge  No.  10,  of  Nashville,  Tennessee;  became  Grand  Patriarch  of  Tennessee  in  1859, 
and  Grand  Master  of  the  same  State  in  1860.  In  1855  he  became  a  member  of  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge, 
continuing  as  a  representative  to  that  body  until  elected  Grand  Sire  in  September,  1868.  In  1869  he  visited, 
in  company  with  the  entire  number  of  representatives,  California,  and  while  on  this  visit  laid  the  corner  stone 
of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Temple  at  Sacramento.  Having  formed  an  enthusiastic  attachment  for  this  Golden  State, 
at  the  close  of  his  term  as  Grand  Sire  he  came  here  to  reside,  and  for  tweuty-thiee  years  of  his  life  was  a 
laborer  in  the  work  of  Odd  Fellowship  in  this  jurisdiction,  and  did  much  to  upbuild  the  Order  here.  "  He  was 
an  Odd  Fellow,  tried  and  true.  In  war  he  triumphantly  upheld  our  white  banner  of  peace  at  home,  and  when 
peace  came  to  us  he  successfully  planted  it  on  lands  beyond  the  seas." 

to  preparation  for  the  performance  of  this  duty,  and  from  the  early  days  of  our 
history  no  Odd  Fellow  has  knowingly  been  permitted  to  be  buried  in  an  unknown 
grave.  All  over  the  State  Odd  Fellows'  Cemeteries  or  large  Odd  Fellows'  plats 
in  public  cemeteries  will  be  found,  where  members  of  the  Order  who  die,  having 
no  private  burial  lot  of  their  own,  are  committed  to  their  mother  earth  by  tender 
hands  of  the  brotherhood,  and  with  the  same  impressive  burial  service  as  are  the 
bodies  of  the  most  distinguished  of  its  members;  and  even  at  this  time,  in  far-off 


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and  inhospitable  Alaska,  the  Odd  Fellows  of  California  and  of  sister  jurisdictions 
are  giving  especial  care  and  attention  to  this  sacred  duty. 

The  growth  of  the  Lodges  in  this  jurisdiction  during  the  second  decade  of 
our  history  was  greatly  promoted  through  the  local  effort  of  Past  Grand  A.  A. 
Sargent,  of  Grass  Valley,  who  afterwards  became  Grand  Representative,  United 
States  Senator  and  Minister  to  Germany,  and  of  Bro.  Nathan  Porter,  then  a 
Representative  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  from  Rhode  Island,  and 
who  subsequently  settled  in  this  State  and  for  several  years  represented  our  own 
Grand  Lodge  in  that  sovereign  body,  where  he  secured  a  valuable  addition  to  our 
secret  work.  At  that  time  there  were  thousands  of  non-affiliated  Odd  Fellows  in 
this  State,  who  by  reason  of  difficulties  of  communication  had  lost  their  member- 
ship in  the  East  and  under  the  law  could  not  gain  membership  here.  Through 
the  efforts  of  these  two  distinguished  brothers — one  in  our  own  Grand  Lodge 
and  the  other  in  the  G.  L.  U.  S. — a  law  was  passed  which  enabled  these  non- 
affiliates  to  become  members  in  this  jurisdiction,  and  this  resulted  in  a  large 
increase  in  the  membership  of  existing  Lodges  and  the  establishment  of  many 
new  ones. 

This  stimulation  to  the  growth  of  the  Order  in  this  jurisdiction  was  followed 
by  the  holding  of  a  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  in  San 
Francisco  in  September,  1869.  This  was  the  first  time  that  Grand  Body  ever  met 
west  of  the  Missouri  River.  It  came  on  the  invitation  of  the  Order  in  California, 
assembling  in  a  body  at  Omaha,  and  being  then  the  guest  of  California  Odd 
Fellows  until  it  reached  that  city  on  the  return  trip.  It  was  the  first  organized 
body  of  representative  men  coming  from  every  State  and  Territory  in  the  Union 
and  from  the  Canadian  Provinces  that  ever  assembled  on  the  Pacific  Coast,  and 
was  on  occasion  never  to  be  forgotten  either  by  those  who  came  or  those  who 
welcomed  its  members.  Its  visit  not  only  gave  a  new  impulse  to  the  Order  on  this 
Coast,  but  the  character  and  intelligence  of  the  persons  who  composed  the  visit- 
ing body  gave  an  added  luster  to  the  name  of  Odd  Fellowship  among  those  of  our 
fellow  citizens  who  had  hitherto  remained  ignorant  of  the  character  of  the  institu- 
tion to  which  we  belong.  But  the  visit  did  more  for  California  as  a  State  than  it 
did  for  the  Order  in  the  State.  All  that  our  visiting  brethren  saw  was  a  new 
revelation  to  them  and  to  the  millions  of  people  among  whom  they  lived  in  their 
far  Eastern  homes,  and  those  of  them  who  still  survive  have  not  yet  ceased  talking 
of  what  they  saw,  and  singing  the  praises  of  California.  Their  reports  of  the  visit 
and  of  what  they  saw  and  learned  on  that  trip,  made  in  their  Eastern  Lodges  and 
on  public  occasions  at  their  respective  homes,  added  many  thousands  to  the 
population  of  California  and  of  the  great  but  hitherto  unknown  West. 

Grand  Master  John  B.  Harmon,  on  behalf  of  the  Order  in  California,  met 
the  Grand  Lodge  at  Omaha,  and  on  a  special  train  chartered  for  the  purpose  and 
over  a  railroad  just  opened,  escorted  its  members  across  mountains  and  deserts 
to  the  shores  of  the  Pacific,  pausing  at  Echo  Canon  for  a  service  of  song  and 
thanksgiving,  and  at  Sacramento  to  lay  the  corner  stone  of  the  Odd  Fellows' 
Temple  in  that  city,  which  was  done  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States 
with  all  the  solemn  ceremonies  of  our  Order  on  the  15th  of  September,  1869,  and 
on  the  following  day  it  was  met  at  the  ferry  landing  in  San  Francisco  by  waiting 
but  happy  thousands  of  Odd  Fellows  from  every  portion  of  our  jurisdiction,  in 
full  regalia,  and  escorted  to  the  California  Theater,  where  the  formal  ceremonies 
of  reception  and  welcome  were  held.     This  was  an  occasion  which  will  never  be 


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forgotten  by  those  who  witnessed  it.  The  address  of  welcome  by  Grand  Master 
Harmon,  and  the  response  by  Grand  Sire  E.  D.  Farnsworth,  seemed  to  have 
aroused  the  vast  assemblage  to  the  highest  pitch  of  enthusiasm,  but  this  proved 
to  be  as  nothing  compared  to  what  followed.  On  that  stage  sat  the  venerable 
James  L.  Ridgley,  recognized  at  that  time  throughout  the  Order  as  the  great 
apostle  of  advancement  and  enlightenment  in  Odd  Fellowship.  The  shades  of 
night  were  falling,  but  not  a  soul  would  move  until  all  had  had  an  opportunity  to 
see  and  hear  him.  All  over  the  house  an  irresistible  cry  for  Ridgley  came,  and 
suddenly  there  was  a  cry  for  "  Light — a  thousand  dollars  for  a  light."  Just  then 
the  great  sunburst  in  the  center  of  the  ceiling  and  every  other  gas  jet  in  the 
great  auditorium  burst  forth  and  filled  the  place  with  almost  a  blinding  light. 


Rueben  H.  Lloyd,  Past  Grand  Master. 

Rueben'.H"  Lloyd  was  born  in  1835;  was  initiated  into  Yerba  Buena  Lodge,  in  which  he  passed  all  the 
Chairs;  was  elected  to  the  Grand  Lodge,  and  has  always  served  on  important  committees ;  was  Grand  Master 
in  1889;  was  one  of  the  committee  in  the  erection  of  the  new  Odd  Fellows'  Building,  on  the  corner  of  Market 
and  Seventh  streets,  San  Francisco,  and  attended  to  all  legal  matters  of  building  without  charge;  was  Grand 
Marshal  at  the  laying  of  the  corner  stone  of  this  building;  has  been  President  of  the  Board  of  Relief ;  repre- 
sented the  Grand  Lodge  of  California  in  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge,  and  was  active  in  stemming  the  tide 
against  the  constant  change  of  regalia  in  the  various  branches  of  the  Order.  An  amusing  incident  occurred 
in  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  while  he  was  a  member.  Brother  Lloyd  had  the  floor  on  the  question  of  chang- 
ing the  Patriarch  Militant  regalia  when  a  representative  took  exception  to  some  remarks  of  Brother  Lloyd, 
saying  that  the  representative  from  California  was  incorrect  in  his  statements  that  changes  were  sought  to 
be  made  in  the  interest  of  regalia  manufacturers.  Representative  Lloyd  asked:  "How  long  since  you  were 
employed  by  a  regalia  firm?"  The  reply  came  promptly:  "Not  for  several  months."  This  incident,  it  is 
safe  to  say,  did  not  weaken  Brother  Lloyd's  argument.  While  Grand  Master  he  declined  to  draw  one  dollar 
from  the  appropriation  made  for  the  expenses  of  the  office,  not  only  paying  his  own  expenses  while  traveling 
through  the  State,  but  the  expenses  of  the  Grand  Officer  who  accompanied  him.  Brother  Lloyd's  idea  is 
that  the  Order  is  for  the  aid  of  humanity,  and  those  who  are  able  should  labor  for  the  cause  for  humanity's 
sake,  and  not  gain.  He  is  a  strong  man,  having  no  sympathy  for  shams  of  any  kind;  is  fearless  and  independ- 
ent, having  the  courage  of  his  convictions.  He  is  a  student,  not  only  of  law  and  human  nature,  but  of 
literature,  art  and  antiquity.  Even  his  law  office  is  embellished  with  rare  curios  and  bits  of  coloring  from 
the  brush  of  distinguished  artists,  that  serve  as  an  index  to  the  finer  nature  of  the  man.  Brother  Lloyd  is  a 
delightful  companion,  a  loyal  friend,  a  safe  counsellor,  a  true  Odd  Fellow,  and  every  inch  a  man. 

Brother  Ridgley,  trembling  with  emotion,  was  led  to  the  front  and  introduced 
by  the  Grand  Marshal  of  the  occasion.     Although  at  first  his  voice  could  scarcely 


FIFTY  YEARS  OF  ODD  FELLOWSHIP  IN  CALIFORNIA  53 

be  heard,  he  soon  recovered  his  wonted  presence,  and  delivered  an  address  which 
moved  the  whole  great  audience  to  tears.  But  even  after  that  the  crowd  would 
not  move,  but  demanded  to  see,  that  they  might  know  by  sight,  the  venerable 
Joshua  Vansant,  the  Grand  Treasurer — a  man  who  made  no  pretense  to  oratory, 
but  who  was  known  by  reputation  throughout  the  Order  as  a  worker,  and  both  in 
and  out  of  the  Order  as  an  unyielding  rock  of  fidelity  to  every  trust  reposed  in 
him.  He  was  also  presented,  and  after  a  few  but  feeling  remarks,  and  a  chance 
to  see  him,  the  audience  was  content  to  depart.  The  ten  days  which  followed 
this  event  was  given  over  to  the  work  of  the  Grand  Lodge  session  during  the  day, 
interspersed  with  every  kind  of  excursion  and  entertainment  which  could  be 
devised  by  the  Californians,  and  the  evenings  to  visitations  to  subordinate 
Lodges.  It  is  doubtful  if  Bro.  Ridgley  ever  spent  a  night  in  California  when 
he  was  not  called  upon  to  deliver  the  Past  Grand's  Charge,  of  which  he  was  the 
author,  and  in  the  delivery  of  which  his  equal  has  never  been  known. 

Another  event  soon  followed,  as  a  result  of  this  visit,  which  should  never  be 
forgotten  by  the  Odd  Fellows  of  California,  as  it  added  largely  to  their  honor  and 
to  the  glory  of  the  Order  everywhere.  Grand  Sire  Farnsworth  was  an  enthus- 
iastic expansionist.  He  was  very  anxious  to  plant  our  standard  in  continental 
Europe,  and  especially  in  the  Empire  of  Germany,  from  whence  many  of  our 
membership  had  come,  and  to  which  quite  a  number  had  returned.  The  Grand 
Lodge  favored  the  proposition,  but  could  not  bear  the  expense  of  the  undertak- 
ing. Neither  could  he  either  bear  the  expense  or  leave  the  jurisdiction  for  a 
sufficient  length  of  time  to  do  it.  In  his  visitation  to  subordinates  the  Grand  Sire 
eloquently  alluded  to  this  subject,  and  expressed  the  hope  that  at  some  no  distant 
day  the  means  would  be  found,  through  some  visiting  brother  competent  to  do 
the  work,  of  accomplishing  the  desired  result.  Templar  Lodge  No.  17,  of  this 
city,  after  listening  to  his  remarks,  promptly  voted  a  donation  of  $1,200  for  this 
work.  This  was  promptly  followed  by  a  donation  of  $1,000  from  Bay  City  Lodge 
No.  71,  then  a  smaller  Lodge,  but  composed  almost  entirely  of  Germans.  No 
general  appeal,  here  or  elsewhere,  was  ever  made  to  raise  funds  for  this  purpose, 
but  enough  was  almost  immediately  raised  to  accomplish  the  end,  and  the  Grand 
Sire  at  once  appointed  our  own  Past  Grand  Master  John  F.  Morse  as  Special 
Deputy  Grand  Sire,  and  Past  Grand  Frank  B.  Austin,  also  of  this  jurisdiction, 
as  his  assistant,  and  they  at  once  proceeded  to  the  accomplishment  of  the  work 
assigned  them.  The  result  is  a  Grand  Lodge  of  the  German  Empire — sovereign 
in  all  things  except  the  secret  work  of  our  Order,  with  six  District  Grand  Lodges 
working  under  it,  and  subordinate  Lodges  in  France  and  in  Italy. 

This  visitation  was  made  almost  immediately  after  the  golden  spike  had  been 
driven,  marking  the  completion  of  the  first  railroad  across  the  continent.  In 
1888  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  again  came  to  California,  holding  its  annual 
communication  at  Los  Angeles.  But  the  conditions  were  then  changed.  The 
State  was  then  tapped  by  three  trans-continental  railroads,  and  Southern  Cali- 
fornia, which  was  almost  a  waste  in  1869,  had  now  become  a  paradise,  dotted 
with  orange  groves  and  beautiful  cities,  with  Lodges  in  each  of  them  with  a  mem- 
bership that  could  again,  Without  drawing  from  those  of  the  north,  greet  the 
distinguished  visitors  by  thousands.  And  they  did  so,  introducing  our  Eastern 
brethren  to  a  new  phase  of  California  life  and  enterprise. 

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Besides  what  has  already  been  noted  and  what  we  have  contributed  towards  the 
development  of  the  Order  in  other  States  and  Territories  west  of  the  Rocky 
Mountains,  it  was  the  good  fortune  of  our  Grand  Master,  in  1897,  to  find  in  the 
hands  of  the  Grand  Secretary  a  commission  issued  by  the  Grand  Sire  for  the 
appointment  of  a  special  deputy  to  introduce  and  establish  the  Order  in  Australia, 
with  authority  to  the  Grand  Master  to  fill  in  the  name  of  such  deputy  and  send 
him  on  his  mission,  whenever  he  could  find  a  worthy  and  competent  brother  to 
undertake  the  work.  The  Grand  Master  inserted  the  name  of  Past  Grand  Rep- 
resentative A.  D.  Meacham,  who  was  among  the  few  on  this  Coast  who  were 
then  letter  perfect  in  the  work,  and  who  went  to  that  distant  land  and  there  insti- 
tuted the  Order,  and  left  several  Lodges  in  good  working  order.  It,  however, 
came  at  once  into  competition  with  the  Manchester  Unity  of  Odd  Fellows,  which 


Morris  M.  Estee,  Past  Grand. 

Morris  M.  Estee  was  born  in  November.  1834,  in  the  little  township  of  Freehold,  Warren  County,  Pennsyl- 
vania, but  when  a  child  his  parents  moved  to  Concord,  Erie  County,  in  the  same  State,  where  his  early  life 
was  that  of  the  farmer  boy  of  that  day.  He  attended  the  public  schools,  spent  a  little  time  at  a  so-called 
select  school,  and  finally  went  to  Waterford  Academy.  Leaving  that  academy  in  1853  he  came  to  California 
when  he  was  in  his  nineteenth  year.  He  arrived  in  California  in  the  spring  of  1853  and  commenced  mining  at 
Cold  Springs,  El  Dorado  County.  From  there  he  went  to  Volcane,  Amador  County.  He  was  young  and  too 
full  of  ambition  to  devote  his  life  to  mining,  and  after  two  and  one-half  years'  efforts  in  that  direction  he 
decided  to  study  law,  and  in  1855  entered  the  office  of  Judge  F.  M.  Paulding,  a  fellow  Pennsylvanian,  and  there 
he  laid  the  foundation  of  his  future.  It  was  in  the  little  town  of  Volcane  that  Brother  Estee  first  joined  the 
Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  This  was  in  1856,  when  he  became  a  member  of  Lodge  No.  25.  In  1857  he  went  to  Sacra- 
mento and  entered  the  law  office  of  Clark  &  Gass,  and  in  1859  was  admitted  to  practice  in  the  Supreme  Court. 
In  1863  he  was  sent  to  the  Assembly  from  Sacramento  County,  and  this  was  the  beginning  of  a  long  and 
honorable  political  career.  In  1867  he  removed  to  San  Francisco  where  his  reputation  had  preceded  him,  and 
where  he  met  with  a  warm  and  hearty  reception  by  his  associates  at  the  Bar.  He  soon  built  up  a  large  prac- 
tice and  established  his  reputation  as  one  of  the  foremost  lawyers  of  the  State.  Brother  Estee  has  always 
had  a  broad  and  statesmanlike  interest  in  all  questions  affecting  the  good  of  the  State  and  the  Nation,  and 
has  always  contributed  both  his  time  and  money  to  promulgating  the  doctrines  of  the  Republican  Party,  of 
which  he  has  always  been  a  member.  He  has  been  the  nominee  of  his  party  on  two  different  occasions  for 
Governor,  was  one  of  the  Presidential  Electors  when  Rutherford  B.  Hayes  was  elected,  and  was  sent  as  a 
delegate  to  the  National  Republican  Convention  of  1888,  and  was  elected  permanent  Chairman  of  that  Con- 
vention. He  at  all  times  occupied  a  prominent  place  before  the  public.  As  a  member  of  the  Pan-American 
Congress  he  did  good  work,  and  left  the  impression  of  his  ability  on  that  body.  Notwithstanding  his  interest 
in  both  public  and  political  affairs,  he  found  time  to  prepare  and  publish  three  volumes  of  a  work  on  pleading, 
practice  and  forms,  which  has  become  a  standard  authority,  and  gone  into  use  in  all  States  where  there  is  a 


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Code  practice  and  which  is  now  in  its  third  edition.  Brother  Estee  was  married  in  1863  to  Miss  Frances 
Divine,  a  daughter  of  Judge  Davis  Divine  of  San  Jose.  Mr.  Estee  is  a  man  of  comprehensive  intellect,  broad 
and  liberal  in  his  views,  and  has  always  been  ready  to  devote  his  time  and  talent  to  matters  which  affect  the 
welfare  of  the  general  public.  He  has  been  a  consistent  and  faithful  member  of  the  Order  of  Odd  Fellows 
since  1856,  being  now  an  active  member  of  Apollo  Lodge  No.  123,  of  San  Francisco.  He  has  tried  in  all  ways 
possible  to  advance,  so  far  as  lay  in  his  power,  the  interest  of  our  Order,  and  his  legal  knowledge  has  always 
been  freely  given  for  the  benefit  of  the  deliberations  of  the  Grand  Lodge. 

had  been  for  several  years  securely  established  in  that  portion  of  the  British 
dominion,  and  who  had  the  advantage  of  being  able  to  admit  members  at  the  age 
of  eighteen.  So  in  1870,  the  Grand  Master  of  1867  being  then  a  Grand  Repre- 
sentative, introduced  into  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  an  amendment  to  the 
constitution,  giving  to  Grand  Lodges  off  the  continent  of  North  America  the 
right  to  prescribe  for  themselves  the  qualifications  for  membership  in  Lodges 
under  their  immediate  jurisdiction,  which  amendment  was  adopted  in  the  follow- 
ing year  and  gave  a  new  impulse  to  the  Order  in  the  jurisdiction  of  Australia  and 
New  Zealand.  Then  again,  in  1876,  our  own  Past  Grand  Master  John  B. 
Harmon,  being  then  Deputy  Grand  Sire,  visited  that  distant  country,  the  bearer 
of  a  new  and  revised  Charter  for  the  "  Grand  Lodge  of  Australasia,"  and  spent 
much  time  in  visiting  and  instructing  subordinate  Lodges  and  infusing  new  life 
into  the  Order  in  both  Australia  and  New  Zealand. 

Nor  is  this  all  that  has  been  accomplished  by  the  Order  in  California  in  our 
fifty  years  of  life  and  work  in  a  land  that  was  almost  unknown  when  we  were 
born.  We  were  not  the  first  to  establish  an  Odd  Fellows'  Home,  but  we  were 
by  far  the  youngest  jurisdiction  which  has  yet  accomplished  the  work,  and  when 
we  commenced  we  did  it  in  the  shortest  time.  What  has  been  accomplished  in 
this  direction  will  be  more  appropriately  discussed  in  another  article  and  by 
another  writer;  but  in  this  general  review  it  seems  appropriate  to  say  that  in  1893 
the  Grand  Lodge  undertook  the  work  of  establishing  a  home  for  aged  and 
indigent  Odd  Fellows,  their  wives,  widows  and  orphans.  Subsequently  the 
orphans  were  provided  for  by  our  sisters  of  the  Degree  of  Rebekah,  so  that  the 
Home,  when  completed,  became  one  for  the  aged  alone,  which  was  a  very  wise 
arrangement.  Almost  immediately  after  this  work  was  resolved  upon  came  the 
financial  crash  to  which  allusion  has  already  been  made,  so  that  nothing  was  done 
definitely  during  that  year,  except  to  find  out  what  we  actually  needed.  But 
before  the  end  of  1895  the  Home  was  established,  paid  for,  opened  and  housed 
fifty  of  the  pioneers  of  the  Order  on  this  Coast,  who  had  blazed  their  way  through 
the  wilderness  and  erected  altars  all  over  the  State,  where  men  were  taught  to 
love  one  another  and  to  do  unto  others  as  they  would  that  others  should  do  unto 
them.  Such  a  place  is  sure  to  be,  like  the  family  home,  either  a  heaven  or  a  hell, 
as  those  who  dwell  therein  see  fit  to  make  it;  but  we  are  proud  to  know  that  this 
is  in  large  degree  a  heaven  on  earth,  where  an  hundred  of  our  ancient  patriarchs, 
whose  life  work  is  already  done,  dwell  in  peace  and  joy,  waiting  only  for  the 
Master's  call,  and  grateful  to  their  children  that  such  a  place  is  for  them  provided 
near  their  journey's  end. 

While  we  rejoice  in  our  work  of  fifty  years,  let  us  resolve  that  in  the  future 
it  shall  be  even  better  than  in  the  past,  and  to  do  this  let  us  look  well  to  the 
character  of  our  membership.  In  this  age,  when  so  many  seek  fraternal  affilia- 
tion for  the  pecuniary  benefits  that  may  be  derived  from  it,  let  us  remember  that 
character  is  of  more  importance  to  us  than  mere  numbers,  and  "  select  out  from 
the  general  mass  "  only  those  who  come  to  us  "  with  a  desire  for  true  knowledge  " 
and  for  the  good  that  they  may  be  able  to  do  unto  others.  "  Of  such  is  the 
Kingdom  of  Heaven."     Out  of  such  only  have  we  endeavored  to  build  in  the 


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past — of  such  only  let  us  build  in  the  future.  So  shall  we  make  the  Order  that 
we  love  a  blessing  to  our  race.  To  this  end,  work!  Work  always  in  the  spirit 
of  the  first  great  commandment:  "Thou  shalt  love  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart, 
with  all  thy  mind,  with  all  thy  strength ;"  and  of  the  second,  which  is  like  unto 
it:  "  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself;"  and  of  that  new  commandment, 
which  constitutes  our  golden  rule:  "Whatsoever  ye  would  that  others  should 
do  unto  you,  do  ye  even  so  unto  them."  Work  in  this  spirit  of  LOVE,  guided 
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William  W.  Morrow,  Past  Grand  Master. 

William  W.  Morrow  was  born  in  Milton,  Wayne  County,  Indiana,  July  15,  1843.  Removed  with  his 
parents  to  Illinois  in  1845.  Removed  to  California  in  1859.  Admitted  to  the  bar  in  1869.  Appointed  Assistant 
United  States  Attorney  lor  the  District  of  California  in  1870;  served  four  years.  Chairman  of  the  Republican 
State  Central  Committee  1879  to  1882.  Attorney  for  the  State  Board  of  Harbor  Commissioners  1880  to  1883. 
Special  counsel  for  the  United  States  before  the  French  and  American  Claims  Commission  1881  to  1883,  also 
special  counsel  for  the  United  States  before  the  Alabama  Claims  Commission,  1882  to  1885.  Delegate  to 
National  Republican  Convention  in  1884.  Chairman  of  the  California  delegation  in  that  convention.  Elected 
to  49th  Congress  for  the  San  Francisco  District  in  1884.  Re-elected  in  1886  and  1888.  Declined  a  nomination 
In  1890.  While  a  member  of  the  House  of  Representatives,  served  on  the  Committees  on  Commerce,  Imigra- 
tion,  Foreign  Affairs  and  Appropriations.  Appointed  United  States  District  Judge  for  the  Northern  District 
of  California  by  President  Harrison,  September  18,  1891,  aDd  United  States  Circuit  Judge  for  the  Ninth 
Judicial  Circuit  by  President  McKinley,  May  20,  1897.  The  degree  of  LL.  D.  was  conferred  upon  him  in  1899 
by  the  Wabash  College,  Indiana.  As  an  Odd  Fellow,  this  is,  in  part,  his  record:  Initiated  in  Santa  Rosa 
Lodge  No.  53,  on  April  7,  1867;  withdrew  and  joined  Apollo  Lodge  No.  123,  March  21,  1873;  was  Noble  Grand  of 
that  Lodge  for  the  term  ending  June  30,  1875.  Admitted  as  a  Representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge,  May,  1876, 
and  on  the  following  year  appointed  on  the  Committee  on  Appeals,  serving  on  that  committee  until  the  session 
of  1880,  when  he  was  elected  Grand  Representative  and  served  as  such  in  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  for  two 
years.  In  1882,  he  was  elected  Grand  Warden,  and  at  the  same  session  was  appointed  as  Chairman  of  a 
Special  Committee  to  revise  the  Constitutions  of  the  Grand  Lodge  and  Subordinates,  which  duty  was  so  ably 
performed  that  the  drafts  submitted  by  the  committee  were  adopted  with  scarcely  a  change.  Elected  Grand 
Master  in  1883.    Joined  Oriental  Encampment  July  15,  1876. 

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The  crowning  attribute  of  God; 
Be  this  our  guide,  through  life's  long  march, 

We  never  need  to  know  the  rod. 

TRUTH: 

Living  spirit  of  eternal  years, 
Who  bears  thee  ever  in  his  breast, 

Walks   through   this   life,    unmoved   by   fears, 
And  finds,  at  last,  unending  rest. 


Walter  B.  Lyon. 

Walter  B.  Lyon  was,  at  the  age  of  twenty-three  years,  initiated  in  Placer  Lodge  No.  38,  on  April  6,  1858. 
He  withdrew  from  that  Lodge,  January  4, 1866,  and  joined  Auburn  Lodge  No.  7,  on  January  "26th,  of  the  same 
year,  retaining  his  membership  therein  until  his  death.  He  was  admitted  to  the  Grand  Lodge  at  the  session 
of  May  I860;  in  May,  1875,  he  was  elected  Grand  Secretary,  and  remained  in  that  office  until  his  death,  which 
took  place  in  Alameda,  November  4, 1893.  Brother  Lyon  was  an  active,  untiring  worker  in  Odd  Fellowship  in 
all  its  branches,  being  a  charter  member  of  Oriental  Encampment  No.  57;  a  member  of  Templar  Rebekah 
Lodge  No.  19;  Canton  San  Francisco  No.  5,  and,  also,  a  member  of  the  "Veteran  Odd  Fellows' Association,  of 
California,  in  all  of  which  he  took  an  active  part. 


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While  the  history  of  the  Order  in  this  State  must  of  necessity  embrace  much 
of  that  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  yet  perhaps  a  brief  sketch  of  the  rise  and  progress 
of  this,  the  governing  body,  will  be  appropriate  in  this  connection,  and,  therefore, 
this  condensation  may  be  of  value  to  the  members  of  the  Order  both  here  and 
elsewhere. 

The  preliminary  meeting  for  the  institution  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  California 
was  held  in  the  old  hall  of  the  Order  on  Kearny    Street,    San    Francisco,    April 


Karl  C.  Brueck,  Past  Grand   Master. 

Karl  C.  Brueck  was  initiated  into  Stockton  Lodge  No.  11,  April  27,  1888,  at  the  age  of  21  years,  installed 
Noble  Grand,  January,  1890;  appointed  District  Deputy  Grand  Master,  May,  1894;  elected  Grand  Warden, 
May,  1896;  elected  Grand  Master,  May,  1898;  elected  Grand  Representative,  May,  1899. 

ii,  1853,  at  11  o'clock  A.  M.,  and  there  were  present  the  following  Past  Grands: 
Moore,  Coughlin,  Dexter,  Ryan  and  Zantzinger,  of  California  Lodge  No.  1 ; 
Johnson,  Young,  Norcross,  Sutton,  Robinson,  Heuston  and  Graham,  of  San 
Francisco  Lodge  No.  3;  Colt  and  McLean,  of  Charity  Lodge  No.  6;  Lucas,  of 
Eureka  Lodge  No.  4;  and  more  prominent  than  any  other  one,  by  reason  of  the 
commission  he  held,  D.  D.  Grand  Sire  Samuel  H.  Parker,  of  San  Francisco 
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This  meeting  was  organized  by  the  election  of  Past  Grand  Colt  as  Chairman 
and  Past  Grand  Zantzinger  as  Secretary. 

At  this  meeting  the  D.  D.  Grand  Sire  submitted  the  correspondence  already 
had  with  the  officers  of  the  G.  L.  U.  S.,  and,  on  motion,  his  course  was  fully  ap- 
proved. After  the  adoption  of  a  set  of  resolutions  recommending  that  a  commit- 
tee of  five  be  appointed  to  prepare  a  petition  to  be  forwarded  to  the  Grand  Sire 
by  next  mail,  the  Convention  adjourned  until  August  ist,  unless  sooner  called  to- 
gether by  the  D.  D.  Grand  Sire. 

The  D.  D.  Grand  Sire,  having  issued  a  call,  the  Past  Grands  of  the  several 
Lodges  and  representing  California  Lodge  No.   1 ;  Sacramento  Lodge  No.  2  j 


W.    A.    Bonynge,    Grand    Master 


W.  A.  Bonynge  was  initiated  June  21,  1879,  in  Mount  Davidson  Lodge  No.  3,  which  afterwards  consoli- 
dated with  Virginia  Lodge  No.  10,  taking  the  name  of  Virginia  Lodge  No.  3,  of  Virginia  City,  Nevada.  He 
withdrew  March  5,  1881.  Brother  Bonynge  was  admitted  by  card  to  San  Antonio  Lodge  No.  11,  on  March  22, 
1881;  appointed  and  servpd  as  Conductor  to  June  30,  1881;  elected  and  served  as  Recording  Secretary  to- 
December  31,  1881;  elected  and  served  as  Vice  Grand  to  June  30,  1882;  as  Noble  Grand  to  December  31,  1882; 
as  Alternate  Representative  in  the  Grand  Lodge  at  Austin  in  1883,  and  was  appointed  Chairman  of  Special 
Committee  to  examine  and  report  all  unfinished  business,  resolutions  and  amendments  pertaining  to- 
permanent  location  of  the  Grand  Lodge.  He  was  elected  and  served  as  Representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge 
in  1885;  was  appointed  on  Finance  Committee  by  the  Grand  Master,  and  also  appointed  as  District  Deputy 
Grand  Master  in  1885.  He  received  a  withdrawal  card  from  San  Antonio  Lodge  No.  11,  on  February  26, 
1889.  Brother  Bonynge  was  admitted  to  Good  Will  Lodge  No.  323,  by  card  from  San  Antonio  Lodge  No.  11, 
Texas,  March  15,  1889;  served  as  Conductor  from  July  1,  1890,  to  January  1, 1891 ;  as  Permanent  Secretary  from 
July  1,  1891,  to  July  1,  1892;  as  L.  S.  N.  G.  from  July  1,  1892,  to  January  1,  1893,  and  as  R.  S.  V.  G.  from  July  1, 
1893,  to  January  1,  1894.  He  was  elected  Representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  in  1892,  and  each  succeeding  year 
until  elected  Grand  Warden.  He  took  the  lead  in  organizing  the  Odd  Fellows'  Hall  Association  at  Los 
Angeles,  and  was  elected  Secretary,  holding  the  office  to  date.  There  are  few  men  so  fortunately  endowed 
by  nature  as  Brother  Bonynge;  always  affable  and  courteous,  with  the  manner  of  a  well-bred  gentleman  he 
combines  the  aggressiveness  necessary  to  wage  the  battle  of  life.  In  the  home  circle  he  is  all  that  could  be 
desired.  As  an  Odd  Fellow  he  leads  without  the  friction  so  often  incident  to  leadership,  well  versed  in  the- 
laws  and  ritual  of  the  Order,  and  successful  in  expanding  the  growth  of  our  grand  fraternity. 


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San  Francisco  Lodge  No.  3;  Eureka  Lodge  No.  4;  Charity  Lodge  No.  6;  Au- 
burn Lodge  No.  7,  and  El  Dorado  Lodge  No.  8,  met  on  May  17,  1853,  in  the 
same  hall  as  before  and  proceeded  to  organize  the  Grand  Lodge,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of 
the  State  of  California,  electing  as  its  first  officers:  Samuel  H.  Parker,  Grand 
Master;  John  F.  Morse,  Deputy  Grand  Master;  E.  W.  Colt,  Grand  Warden; 
T.  Rodgers  Johnson,  Grand  Secretary,  and  J.  M.  Coughlin,  Grand  Treasurer. 
At  the  date  of  organization  the  entire  membership  of  the  Jurisdiction  was  but 
about  300,  but  by  December  31,  1853,  it  had  grown  to  number  985,  and  the 
growth  of  the  Order  in  the  State  was  continuous  until  1894,  when,  owing  to  the 


Grand  Secretary 


Bom  August  24,  1832.  Initiated  in  Bid  well  Lodge  No.  47,  at  Oroville,  Butte  County,  Cal.,  April  23,  1883. 
Withdrew  and  joined  Abou  Ben  Adhem  Lodge  No.  112,  December  26,  1867,  passing  the  Chairs  in  said  Lodge. 
Withdrew  and  joined  Myrtle  Lodge  No.  275  as  a  charter  member,  May  3,  1878.  Withdrew  and  joined  Spartan 
Lodge  No.  125  as  a  charter  member,  October  6,  1894.  Entered  the  Grand  Lodge  as  a  representative  from 
Abou  Ben  Adhem  Lodge  No.  112,  May,  1874,  and  has  attended  every  session  since  that  time.  Was  appointed 
on  the  Committee  on  Laws  of  Subordinates,  May,  1880,  remaining  a  member  of  said  committee  until  May, 
1894.  Was  elected  by  the  Standing  Committee  of  the  Grand  Lodge  as  Grand  Secretary,  November  10,  1893,  to 
fill  the  vacancy  occasioned  by  the  death  of  Walter  B.  Lyon,  and  has  been  re-elected  each  year  since  that 
date.  Joined  Golden  Gate  Encampment  in  1873,  but  withdrew  in  1874  and  united  with  Unity  Encampment  No. 
26  the  same  year.  Passed  the  Chairs  in  Unity  Encampment  in  1877,  and  has  attended  each  session  of  the 
Grand  Encampment  since  1878,  being  most  of  the  time  on  the  Committee  on  By-laws.  A  member  of  Canton 
San  Francisco  No.  5,  of  Oriental  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  90,  and  a  member  and  Past  President  of  the  Veteran, 
Odd  Fellows'  Association  of  San  Francisco. 


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Cash  Capital $3,000,000  00 

Reserve  Premium  Fund 4,103,223  00 

Reserve  for  Unpaid  Losses  and  Other   Claims       549,911  81 

Net  Surplus 4,804,793  71 

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DANIEL   A.    HEALD.  President 

JOHN    H.  WASHBURN,!  v.pjdt  IncnM^M0^^'     }  Secretaries 

ELBRIDGE  G.  SNOW,     J  v,ce  presidents  AREUNAH   M.  BURTIS,     J 

HENRY  J     FERRIS.  I    »     j.    c  /WILLIAM  H.  CHENEY, 

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CALIFORNIA  AND  NEVADA  DEPT.,  210  Sansomc  St.,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 

H.  L.  ROFF,  General  Agent. 

A.  G.  RIDLING  and  J.  J.  SHEAHAN,  Special  Agents 

GEO.  M.  MITCHELL  &  CO.,  City  Agents    .  210  Sansome  St.,  San  Francisco,  California 

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WT        mT^    on  "AMERICAN"  bis- 
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^^^  good  kind  has  been  com- 

pared with  them  and  that  they  stand  head  and  shoulders  over 
all.  "AMERICAN  "  biscuits  are  honestly  made  from  purest 
ingredients  by  skilled  bakers.  They  are  the  result  of  ex- 
perience, experiment,  study  and  exact  care ;  qualities  that 
appeal  strongly  to  critical  people.  We  make  nothing  but 
biscuits,  crackers  and  cakes.  We  make  them  ourselves. 
We  have  spent  fifty  years  doing  just  this  one  thing,  and 
guarantee  them  absolutely.  Their  quality  never  changes. 
They  are  the  same  at  all  times.  They  stand  for  what  is 
best  in  crackers  and  cakes,  and  can  always  be  depended  on. 
The  buyer  of  biscuits  who  wishes  an  absolute  guarantee  of 
satisfaction  will  refuse  to  purchase  any  crackers  and  cakes 
except  the  "AMERICAN"  brand.  Close  on  a  million 
dollars'  worth  were  sold  in  1898. 
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business  depression,  a  slight  diminution  in  membership  followed,  but  the  onward 
march  was  again  resumed  in  1898,  and  we  now  number,  on  June  30,  1899,  a 
total  of  30,444,  with  a  representation  in  the  Grand  Lodge  at  the  session  of  May, 
1899,  of  621  Past  Grands,  in  addition  to  the  Grand  Officers. 

The  first  Grand  Secretary,  T.  Rodgers  Johnson,  held  the  office  until  May, 
1875,  when  he  was  succeeded  by  Walter  B.  Lyon,  who  retained  said  position 
until  the  date  of  his  death,  November  4,  1893.  The  vacancy  was  filled  by  the 
election  of  George  T.  Shaw,  the  present  incumbent.  In  the  office  of  Grand  Mas- 
ter, it  has  had  a  succession  of  able,  earnest  exponents  of  the  principles  of  the  Or- 
der, and  among  its  Representatives  to  the   Sovereign   Grand    Lodge   are   many 


J.   L.   ROBIXETTE. 

J.  L.  Robinette,  the  late  Deputy  Grand  Master,  was  born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  January  1,  1854.  For 
three  generations  his  ancestors  had  been  natives  of  that  city,  and  had  borne  arms  in  support  of  the  National 
Government— his  great  grandfather  in  the  Revolutionary  War,  his  grandfather  in  the  War  of  1812,  and  his 
father  in  the  War  of  the  Rebellion.  At  the  age  of  15  he  entered  the  well-known  Collins  Printing  House,  in 
his  native  city,  as  an  apprentice,  and  that  business  he  followed  almost  without  interruption  until  his  death. 
His  fellow-craftsmen  many  times  recognized  his  ability  and  worth  by  electing  him  to  positions  of  prominence 
and  honor  in  their  organization.  Our  late  brother  was  initiated  into  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows 
in  Morning  Star  Lodge  No.  4,  Philadelphia,  on  December  29,  1875.  Later  on  he  turned  his  steps  westward, 
and  deposited  his  card  in  State  Lodge  No.  10,  Omaha,  Neb.  Thence  he  came  to  Sacramento  and  joined 
Industrial  Lodge  No.  157,  by  card,  on  January  19,  1884,  and  in  January,  1887,  was  installed  as  Noble  Grand  of 
that  Lodge.  He  was  elected  a  representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  in  1889,  having  declined  that  honor  the 
previous  year,  and  since  then  has  been  re-elected  whenever  his  business  engagements  would  permit  him  to 
serve.  He  was  nominated  for  Grand  Warden  in  1896,  and  received  a  flattering  vote  ;  in  1897  he  stood  second 
in  the  ballot,  and  the  following  year  he  was  elected  by  a  handsome  majority.  In  1899  he  was  advanced  to  the 
position  of  Deputy  Grand  Master  by  acclamation.  He  served  his  Lodge  as  Recording  Secretary  for  nearly 
ten  years,  and  was  President  of  the  General  Relief  Committee  for  about  five  years,  terminating  his  tenure  of 
office  in  both  positions  by  resignation,  in  order  that  he  might  devote  more  of  his  time  to  his  duties  as  an  officer 
of  the  Grand  Lodge.  His  bright  and  useful  career  was  terminated  by  death  on  the  morning  of  September  3d, 
at  the  age  of  45  years,  8  months  and  3  days,  after  an  illness  extending  over  a  period  of  about  five  months. 


whose  ability  and  sincerity  have  left  their  impress  on  the  legislation  of  that  body. 
In  advocating  higher  standards  for  its  members  and  faithfulness  in  the  discharge 
of  duty,  the  Grand  Lodge  of  this  State  has  ever  taken  an  advanced  position. 


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NAMES  AND  ADDRESSES  OF  GRAND  OFFICERS,  1899 

W.  A.  BONYNGE,  of  No.  323 Grand  Master Los  Angeles 

J.  L.  ROBINETTE,  of  No.  157 Deputy  Grand  Master Died  Sept.  3,  1899 

W.  W.  WATSON,  of  No.  222 Grand  Warden San  Francisco 

GEO.  T.  SHAW,  of  No.  125      Grand  Secretary San  Francisco 

JAMES  W.  HARRIS,  of  No.  205.  .    .    .  Grand  Treasurer San  Francisco 

A.  M.  DREW,  of  No.  186 Grand  Representative Fresno 

KARL  C.  BRUECK,  of  No.  11 Grand  Representative Stockton 

C.  O.  BURTON,  of  No.  6 Grand  Trustee San  Francisco 

JOHN  GLASSON,  of  No.  12      Grand  Trustee Grass  Valley 

J.  F.  NICHOLS,  of  No.  124  ...    ...  Grand  Trustee San  Francisco 

REV.  E.  R.  DILLE,  of  No.  238  ...    .  Grand  Chaplain Oakland 

GEORGE  KIRK,  of  No.  118 Grand  Marshal Oakland 

JAMES  BOOTH,  of  No.  35 Grand  Conductor Los  Angeles 

A.  A.  FERGUSON,  of  No.  81 Grand  Guardian Dutch  Flat 

M.  P.  FORBES,  of  No.  112 Grand  Herald San  Francisco 


W.  W.  Watson,  Grand  Warden 

W.  W.  Watson  was  born  on  the  seventeenth  day  of  January,  1862,  at  Gibsonville,  Sierra  County,  California ; 
was  initiated  into  Fidelity  Lodge  No.  222,  on  the  seventeenth  day  of  September,  1888;  became  Past  Grand, 
July  11,  1892,  and  was  President  of  the  General  Relief  Committee  from  January  to  July,  1892.  Brother  Watson 
was  initiated  into  Wildey  Encampment  on  October  24,  1891;  became  a  Past  Chief  Patriarch,  July  22,  1893; 
was  admitted  a  member  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  May  session  of  1893,  and  was  placed  on  the  Committee  on  Appeals 
at  that  session.  He  served  continuously  on  that  committee  until  the  session  of  1899  when  he  was  elected  Grand 
Warden.  He  became  a  member  of  the  Grand  Encampment  at  the  1893  session  of  that  body.  Brother  Watson 
is  an  attorney-at-law;  a  married  man;  quiet,  dignified  and  gentlemanly  in  his  bearing.  That  he  is  well 
sired  the  writer  can  attest,  for  years  ago  he  knew  his  father  as  an  Odd  Fellow,  in  Nevada,  as  a  man  of 
sterling  worth,  and  his  mother  as  a  gracious  woman,  whose  home  was  her  delight;  such  a  woman  as  all  good 
men  love  to  talk  about  and  point  to  as  capable  of  undergoing  untold  hardships  for  principle. 


TRUSTEES  OF  THE  ODD  FELLOWS'  HOME. 

SAMUEL  B.  SMITH,  Past  Grand  Representative,  of  No.  4 Sacramento 

ALBERT  F.  JONES,  Past  Grand,  of  No.  59 Oroville 

J.  F.  THOMPSON,  Past  Grand  Master,  of  No.  221 Eureka 

DAVID  NEWELL,  Past  Grand,  of  No.  179 San  Francisco 

DANIEL  FLINT,  Past  Grand,  of  No.  87 Sacramento 


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PHST    GRMND     MHSTERS 

Date  of  Service.  Residence. 

SAMUEL  H.  PARKER 1853-54 Deceased 

JOHN  F.  MORSE 1854-55 Deceased 

E.  W.  COLT 1855-56 Deceased 

H.  M.  HEUSTON 1856-57 Deceased 


W.  H.  WATSON 1857-58 

J.  L.  VAN  BOKKELEN 1858-59 

L.  L.  ALEXANDER 1859-60 

WM.  M.  ALLEN 1860-61 

T.  R.  KIBBE 1861-62 

J.  A.  J.  BOHEN 1862-63 

DAVID  KENDALL 

j.  a.  McClelland 


C.  O.  BURTON 1865-66 

I.  N.  RANDOLPH 1866-67 

CHAS.  N.  FOX 1867-68 


.  Deceased 
.  Deceased 
Omo  Ranch 
.  Deceased 
.  Deceased 
.  Deceased 

1863-64 Deceased 

1864-65 Deceased 


San  Francisco 
.  .  Deceased 
.    .    Oakland 


Aaron  A.  Ferguson,  Grand  Guardian 

Brother  Ferguson  was  initiated  in  Placer  Lodge  No.  38,  at  Iowa  Hill,  December  6,  1856,  from  which 
Lodge  he  withdrew  to'become  a  member  of  Olive  Lodge  No.  81,  at  Dutch  Flat,  by  deposit  of  card,  in  1862.  He 
is  a  Past  Grand,  and  a  member  of  Golden  Rule  Rebekah  Lodge  No  68;  also,  a  member  of  Auburn  Encamp- 
ment. £  He  was  appointed  Grand  Guardian  of  the  Grand  Lodge  at  the  session  of  1899. 


C.  S.  HASWELL 1868-69 

JOHN  B.  HARMON 1869-70 

C.  W.  DANNALS 1870-71 

REV.  WM.  H.  HILL 1871-72 

A.  C.  BRADFORD 1872-73 


Deceased 
Deceased 
Deceased 
Deceased 
Deceased 


W.  J.  GURNETT 1873-74 Oakland 

JACOB  F.  MILLER 1874-75 Deceased 

D.  W.  WELTY 1875-76 Deceased 

H.  J.  TILDEN 1876-77 Niles 

F.  P.  DANN 1877-78 Deceased 

CHAS.  H.  RANDALL 1878-79 Deceased 

GEO.  A.  CASE 1879-80 Deceased 


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PAST  GRAND  MASTERS— Continued. 


Date  of  Service. 


Residence. 


EZRA  PEARSON      .    .    . 
DAVIS  LOUDERBACK 
LEON  D.  FREER    .   .   . 
W.  W.  MORROW  .    .    .    . 

E.  P.  SMITH      

NATHANIEL  COOK  . 
C.  T.  McEACHRAN  .  . 
ELVVOOD  BRUNER     .    . 

R.   H.   LLOYD 

C.  N.  JENKINS  .  .  .  . 
JOHN  GLASSON  .  .  .  . 
1  N.  E.  WILSON*  .  .  . 
GEO.  W.  STOCKWELL 
].  F.  THOMPSON.       .    . 

J.  H.  SIMPSON 

P.  F.  GOSBEY 

J.  W.  WARBOYS  .    .    .    . 

A.  M.  DREW 

KARL  C.  BRUECK  .    .    . 


1880-81 Penryn 

1881-82 San  Francisco 

1882-83 Deceased 

1883-84 San  Francisco 

1884-85 Galveston,  Texas 

.    .    .  .    .  1885-86 Deceased 

1886-87 St.  Helena 

1887-88 Sacramento 

1888-89 San  Francisco 

1889-90 Marysville 

1890-91 Grass  Valley 

1891-92 San  Rafael 

1892-93 Los  Angeles 

1893-94 Eureka 

1894-95 San  Francisco 

1895-96 San  Jose 

1896-97 Santa  Rosa 

1897-98 Fresno 

1898-99 Stockton 

*  Suspended  from  the  Order. 


John  Glasson,  Past  Grand  Master 


Brother  John  Glasson  is  a  native  of  London,  England,  from  whence  he  came  to  California  in  May,  1864. 
He  was  initiated  in  Grass  Valley  Lodge  No.  12, 1.  O.  O.  F.,  May  21, 1874,  and  became  Noble  Grand  of  his  Lodge 
in  July,  1876.  He  joined  Union  Encampment  No.  11,  at  Grass  Valley,  November  4,  1878.  Brother  Glasson  was 
sent  to  the  Grand  Lodge  in  1879,  and  was  elected  Grand  Warden  in  May,  1889.  Owing  to  the  death  of  Charles 
E.  Gault,  Deputy  Grand  Master,  in  March,  1890,  he  was  elected  Grand  Master  at  the  session  in  May  of  the 
same  year,  and  served  the  Order  with  good  judgment  and  fidelity.  At  the  close  of  his  term,  in  1891,  he  was 
elected  Grand  Representative  and  attended  the  sessions  of  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge,  held  in  St.  Louis  in 
1891,  and  Portland,  Or,  in  1892.  Honors  have  not  changed  Brother  Glasson's  sterling  disposition.  He  remains, 
as  ever,  an  earnest  worker  in  the  Lodge  and  Camp. 


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THE  GRAND  LODGE  OF  CALIFORNIA 


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List  of  Grand  Representatives  to  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge, 


With  Date  of  Election,  Time  of  Service,  Name  and  No.  of  Lodge. 


Name. 

MATHEW  PURDIN    . 

A.  J.  LUCAS 

GEO.  I.  N.  MONELL 
G.  H.  VAN  CLEFT  .    . 
SAMUEL  H.  PARKER 
MOSES  HEYNEMAN 
WARREN  D.  HEATON 
PHILO  WHITE    .    . 
J.  A.  BREWSTER     . 
GEO.  M.  GARWOOD 

D.  W.  WELTY  . 
W.  N.  HALL  .    . 
A.  J.  GUNNISON 
A.  D.  MEACHEM 
C.  C.  HAYDEN 
J.  L.  BROWNE  . 

E.  W.  ROBERTS 
J.  A.  J.  BOHEN 
GEO.  T.  BOHEN 
NATHAN  PORTER 
CHARLES  MARSH 
WM.  H.  HILL   .    . 
WM.  M.  ALLEN  . 
COLUMBUS  BARTLETT 
C.  W.  DANNELS      . 

j.  a.  McClelland 

A.  J.  GUNNISON  . 
H.  J.  TILDEN    .    . 
JOHN  B.  HARMON 
JOHN  F.  MORSE  .    . 
JOHN  B,  HARMON 
MORRIS  M.  ESTEE 
JOHN  B.  HARMON 
CHAS.  O.  BURTON 
COLIN  M.  BOYD  .    . 
JOHN  B    HARMON 
COLIN  M.  BOYD  .   . 
CHAS.  N.  FOX.    ,    . 
FRANK  G.  BEATTY 
FRANK  G.  BEATTY 
T.  K.  WILSON      .    . 
W.  W.  MORROW  .    . 
WALTER  B.  LYON 
GROVE  L-  JOHNSON 
A.  W.  SCOTT     .    . 
EZRA  PEARSON  . 
LEON  D.  FREER 
H.  T.  DORRANCE 
J.  N.  E.  WILSON  , 
LEON  D.  FREER 
WESLEY  MINTA 
WESLEY  MINTA 
LEON  D.  FREER 
JAS.  G.  MAGUIRE 
JAS.  G.  MAGUIRE 
R.  H.  LLOYD     .    . 
C.  T.  PIDWELL    . 
JAS.  G    MAGUIRE 
JOHN  GLASSON  . 
JAS.  G.  MAGUIRE 
GEO.  W.  STOCKWELL 
J.  F.  THOMPSON 
JAS.  G.  MAGUIRE 
P.  F.  GOSBEY  .    . 
J.  W.  WARBOYS  . 
A.  M.  DREW.    .    . 
KARL  C.  BRUECK 


Lodge  and  No. 

.  Sacramento, 
.  Yuba, 
.  Eureka, 
.  El  Dorado, 
.  Templar, 
.  Auburn, 
.  Forest  City, 
.  San  Francisco, 
.  Sonoma, 
.  Templar, 
.  Sacramento, 
.  Minerva, 

Mount  Shasta, 
.  Mount  Shasta, 

Sacramento, 
.  Auburn, 
.  Grass  Valley, 
.  Yerba  Buena, 
.  Yerba  Buena, 
.  Yuba, 
.  Oustomah, 
.  Capitol, 
.  California, 
.  Yerba  Buena, 
.  San  Juan, 
.  San  Francisco, 
.  Yerba  Buena, 
.  Parker, 
.  Apollo, 
.  California, 
.  Fountain, 
.  Apollo, 
.  Fountain, 
.  Charity, 
.  California, 
.  Fountain, 
.  California, 
.  Bay  View, 
.  Golden  Star, 

Golden  Star, 
.  Ophir, 
.  Apollo, 
.  Auburn, 
.  Capitol, 
.  California, 
.  Capitol, 
.  Bidwell, 
.  Charity, 
.  Ophir, 
.  Bidwell, 
.  Stockton, 
.  Stockton, 
.  Bidwell, 
.  San  Francisco, 
.  San  Francisco, 
.  Yerba  Buena, 
.  Templar, 
.  San  Francisco, 
.  Grass  Valley, 

San  Francisco, 
.  East  Side, 
.  Fortuna, 
.  San  Francisco, 
.  Garden  City, 
.  Santa  Rosa, 
.  Fresno, 


Elected. 


5  . 

4 

8, 

17. 

7  ■ 
32 

3 
28, 

17 
2  , 

55. 

70 

70. 

2  . 

7. 
12  . 

15. 

15. 

5. 

16. 

87. 
1  . 

15. 

67. 
3- 

15. 
124  . 
123. 


123 


109. 

165. 

165. 

171  . 

123. 

7- 

87. 

1  . 

87. 

47- 
6. 

171  • 
47- 


47 
3. 
3 

15 

17. 
3 

12  . 

3. 
325 
221 

3 

142, 

53 
186 


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May, 
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•  Aug. 
.  May, 
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•  June, 
.  May, 
•July, 
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•  Aug., 
May, 

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•  Aug. 
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May, 
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•  Aug. 
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May, 


853 
854 

855 
8,55 
856 
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859 

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86l 

86 1 
862 
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864 
865 
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867 
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870 

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872 

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877 
878 

879 


882 
882 


885 


892 
893 
894 
89,s 
896 
897 


Stockton,  11 

GEO.  H.  MORRISON,  Alameda,  now  a  member  of  the  Grand 
Grand  Lodge  of  Nevada  in  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge,  in  1878-79 


Term  of. 

2  years  . 
1  year  . 
1  year   . 

1  year  . 

2  years . 
1  year  . 

1  year  . 

2  years  . 
1  year  , 
1  year  . 
1  year  . 

1  year  . 

2  years . 

1  year  . 

2  years . 
1  year  . 
1  year  . 
1  year  . 
1  year  . 
1  year  . 
Resigned 

1  year  . 

2  years . 

1  year  . 

2  years . 

1  year  . 

2  years . 
2  years . 
2  years . 
2  years  . 
2  years  . 

1  year    . 

2  years  . 

1  year    . 

2  years . 
2  years . 
2  years . 
1  year    . 

1  year    . 

2  years . 

1  year    . 

2  years  . 

1  year    . 

2  years . 
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1  year   . 

2  years . 
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1  year   . 

2  years . 
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1  year  . 
1  year  . 
1  year  . 

1  year    . 

2  years  . 
2  years  . 
2  years . 
2  years . 
2  years  . 
2  years . 
2  years . 
2  years . 
2  years  . 
2  years 


Date  of  Death. 
March  27,  1859. 

Withd'w  July,  '66. 
"      Feb.  15,  '56. 
Died  Mar.  14,  '66. 
Wth'w  Oct.  13,  '58. 

Died  Feb.  16,  '91. 

Died  Mar.  31,  '75. 
Died  Mar.  27,  '91. 
Wth'w  June  7,  '62. 


Died  Mar.  20,  '81. 
Died  Aug.  3,  '98. 
Wth'w  Apr.  28,  '98. 
Died  May  25,  '67. 

Died  Jan.  6,  '78. 
Died  Apr.  28,  '76. 
Died  Oct.  27,  '96. 
Died  Oct.  8,  '66. 

Died  Aug.  31,  '93. 
Died . 


Died  Dec.  30,  '74. 


Elected  D.G.S.  '76. 
Res'd  Sept.  6,  '77. 

Died . 


Died  Nov.  4,  '93. 


Died  July  21,  '95. 
Suspended. 
Died  Sept.  19,  '88. 

Died  Jan.  26,  '96. 
D.  bef.  S.G.L.  Ses. 


Res'd  from  Order. 


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TI)e  Odd  Fellows'  Home 


By   Geo.    H.    Morrison,   Past   Grand   Master 

iOD  ONLY  IS  GREAT  is  recognized  as  truth  by  every  Odd  Fel- 
low, yet  we  are  justified  in  saying  that  an  organization  of  men  and 
women,  who  unselfishly  work  for  the  betterment  of  their  kind,  has- 
at  least  the  germ  of  greatness  as  a  basic  principle. 

In  1893  the  Grand  Lodge  made  provisions  for  the  establishment 
of  The  Odd  Fellows'  Home,  the  deed  conveying  the  property  to  the  Order  in  trust 
was  executed  and  signed  on  the  26th  day  of  January,  1895,  and,  on  the  Anniver- 
sary Day  of  Odd  Fellowship,  April  26th  of  the  same  year,  the  Home  was  dedi- 


Charles  Nelson  Fox,  1st  President  Odd  Fellows  Home 

Charles  Nelson  Fox  was  born  in  WayDe  County,  Michigan,  March  9,  1829.  Immediately  upon  reaching- 
tais  majority,  in  March,  1850,  he  was  initiated  into  Washtenaw  Law  Lodge  No.  9, 1.  O.  O.  F.,  and  although  he 
never  in  his  life  sought  office,  either  civil  or  fraternal,  he  was  never  out  of  office  in  the  Order  from  the  next 
meeting  after  his  initiation,  when  he  was  appointed  to  fill  a  vacancy  in  the  office  of  Warden,  until  he  left  for 
California  in  July,  1857.  The  terms  then  were  for  three  months,  and  having  passed  the  Chairs  of  Secretary 
and  Vice  Grand  he  was  installed  Noble  Grand  before  he  was  twenty-two  years  of  age.  Upon  completion  of 
his  term  in  that  office  he  of  course  followed  with  a  term  as  sitting  Past  Grand,  and  after  that  was  constantly 
kept  in  the  office  of  Conductor  until  he  left  the  State,  frequently,  however,  filling  the  place  of  Past  Grand  at 
initiations.  Even  in  those  days,  when  few  men  did  it,  he  worked  without  a  book,  in  whatever  place  he  was 
called  upon  to  fill.  When  he  left  his  native  State  he  was  also  H.  P.  elect  of  his  Encampment.  In  California 
his  hands  were  tied  for  some  time  by  reason  of  his  romoteness  from  any  Lodge.  But  he  finally  became  a  mem- 
ber of  California  Lodge  No.  1,  from  which  he  withdrew  to  become  a  charter  member  of  Bay  View  Lodge  No. 
109,  and  upon  the  institution  of  that  Lodge,  October  4,  1862,  was  installed  Noble  Grand,  and  has  never  been 
out  of  office  in  the  Order  since.  He  came  into  the  Grand  Lodge  in  1863,  was  elected  Grand  Warden  in  1865, 
Deputy  Grand  Master  in  1866,  and  Grand  Master  in  1867.  He  was  taken  from  the  floor  and  elected  Grand 
Patriarch  in  1868,  and  presided  in  both  Grand  Bodies  during  the  same  week.  In  1869  he  was  elected  Grand 
Representative.  He  was  subsequently  elected  Representative  from  the  Grand  Lodge,  but  was  unable  to 
attend  on  account  of  sickness  in  his  family.  But  he  has  been  constantly  kept  in  one  office  or  another  in  his 
subordinate  Lodge  or  Encampment,  and  frequently  in  both.  He  passed  the  Chair  of  H.  P.  in  Golden  Gate 
Encampment  No.  1,  and  was  the  first  Chief  Patriarch  of  Unity  Encampment  No.  26. 

cated.  Thus,  in  two  years  from  the  passage  of  the  law  authorizing  the  founding 
of  this  noble  benefaction  it  was  ready  to  protect  the  needy  ones  of  the  Order, 
and,  on  the  15th  day  of  August,  1895,  the  first  resident  was  admitted. 


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THIS  new  and  elegant  hostelry  is  located 
at  NO.  320  MASON  STREET,  be- 
tween O'Farrell  and  Geary  Streets,  in  the 
City  of  San  Francisco.  «£*  The  house  is 
four  stories  in  height,  and  contains  eighty  rooms; 
each  of  these  is  supplied  with  electric  call  bell 
buttons,  stationary  washstands  with  hot  and 
cold  water,  is  lighted  by  gas  and  electricity, 
heated  by  steam  and  perfectly  ventilated.  There 
is  not  a  dark  room  in  the  house,  all  having  an 
outside  exposure.  <£  The  furniture  is  all 
brand  new,  and  of  a  costly  and  sumptuous  de- 
scription; the  beds  are  luxurious,  and  the  carpets 
are  of  rich  and  elegant  designs  and  texture.  <>* 
Nine  suites  of  rooms  are  provided  with  bath- 
rooms and  lavatories,  and  these  conveniences 
are  to  be  found  on  every  floor.  <>*  There  is 
an  elevator  in  the  hotel,  and  two  iron  fire 
escapes  on  the  exterior  of  the  building;  these 
are  of  the  latest  design,  and  so  arranged  that 
women  and  children  can  descend  with  perfect 
safety ;  they  extend  from  the  roof  to  within  a 
few  feet  of  the  ground.  «£*  There  are  two 
Street  Car  Lines  within  a  stone's  throw  of  the 
hotel,  and  the  Ferries,  Railway  Stations,  Park, 
Cliff  House,  and  all  Places  of  Amusement,  etc., 
are  readily  accessible  from  its  doors.  &  From 
the  upper  stories  and  the  roof  a  magnificent 
panoramic  view  of  the  City,  Bay  and  surround- 
ing landscape  can  be  had.  J*  An  elegant 
restaurant  is  connected  with  the  house;  the 
cuisine  is  first  class  and  the  prices  reasonable.  «£ 
The  "  Ash  worth "  has  no  superior  in  the 
Metropolis  as  a  place  of  entertainment  for  people 
of  refined  tastes.  J*  No  objectionable  person 
is  ever  received  as  a  guest ;  from  a  social  stand- 
point the  house  ranks  among  the  very  first  in 
the  city. 


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The  Home  was  originally  intended  for  aged  and  indigent  Odd  Fellows,  their 
wives,  widows  and  orphans,  but  in  1896  the  Rebekah  Assembly  of  California  peti- 
tioned the  Grand  Lodge  for  full  power  and  authority  to  establish  and  maintain  an 
Orphans'  Home;  this  power  was  granted,  and  these  noble  women  at  once  put  into 
successful  operation  their  laudable  plans,  and  now  conduct  a  model  Orphans' 
Home  at  Gilroy. 

In  1897  the  Grand  Lodge  ordered  the  Trustees  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Home  to 
pay  to  the  Orphans'  Home  the  sum  of  seventeen  hundred  and  sixty-six  dollars  and 
ten  cents,  the  proportion  due  the  Orphans'  Home  from  money  collected  when  it 
was  intended  that  the  two  Homes  should  be  at  the  same  point  and  under  the  same 
general  management. 


Geo.  H.  Morrison,  2d  President  Odd  Fellows'  Home 

George  H.  Morrison  was  initiated  into  Nevada  Lodge  No.  7,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  of  Virginia  City,  Nev.,  November 
15,  1865;  appointed  Conductor  November  22d  to  fill  a  vacancy,  received  the  five  degrees  during  December, 
elected  Recording  Secretary  January,  1866,  Vice  Grand,  July,  1866,  Noble  Grand,  January,  1867,  elected 
Representative  to  Grand  Lodge  of  Nevada  in  1868,  was  placed  on  Committee  on  Finance  to  fill  a  vacancy  at 
beginning  of  Session,  elected  to  represent  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Nevada  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  U.S.  in  1868, 
labored  with  Grand  Representatives  Daniels,  Wolf  and  Garwood,  of  California,  to  bring  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
U.  S.  to  San  Francisco  in  1869,  and  succeeded.  In  1869,  while  yet  Grand  Representative,  was  elected  Deputy 
Grand  Master,  and  in  1870,  was  elected  Grand  Master,  admitted  to  Pioneer  Encampment,  Virginia  City,  Nev., 
in  1866,  passed  all  the  Chairs  and  entered  the  Grand  Encampment  of  California  in  1870,  was  elected  success- 
ively Grand  Junior  Warden,  Grand  Senior  Warden,  and  Grand  Patriarch,  and  became  Past  Grand  Patriarch 
in  1874.  Became  a  charter  member  of  Farnsworth  Lodge  No.  95  upon  the  institution  of  that  Lodge  in  1896, 
was  elected  the  first  Representative  to  Grand  Lodge  and  appointed  on  Committee  on  Laws  of  Subordinates! 
and  is  now  on  same  Committee,  was  Trustee  of  Odd  Fellows'  Home  in  1897-98,  and  was  President  of  the  Board 
of  Trustees  of  the  Home  in  1898,  joined  Oriental  Encampment  No.  47  in  1896.  Has  never  sought  an  office,  nor 
held  any  position  having  salary  or  other  financial  emoluments.  Is  the  youngest  man  ever  elected  to  the 
position  of  Grand  Master. 


The  question  of  climate,  cost  of  management,  wisdom  of  location,  soil,  and 
questions  of  a  kindred  nature,  are  all  treated  in  extenso  in  the  Journal  of  Proceed- 
ings of  the  Grand  Lodge  Session,  1899,  hence  nothing  is  said  on  these  subjects  in 


krogh  Manufacturing  co. 


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This  company  is  the  largest  and  most  successful  builders  of  CENTRIFUGAL  and  all  kinds  of 
IRRIGATION  PUMPS  and  WINE-MAKING  MACHINERY. 

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JOHN  R GALLAGHER 

PROPRIETOR 


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Proprietors 

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this  article,  but  all  interested  are  referred  to  the  Report  of  the  Trustees  and  the 
Reports  of  the  special  committees  for  detailed  information. 

The  Home  is  located  at  Thermalito,  Butte  County,  in  the  Sacramento  Valley, 
three  miles  from  the  town  of  Oroville,  and  is  reached  by  rail  over  the  Central  Pa- 
cific to  Davisville,  where  a  change  of  cars  is  made,  touching  at  Marysville  and 
other  points.  The  distance  from  San  Francisco,  where  the  Grand  Lodge  is  per- 
manently located,  is  one  hundred  and  fifty  miles  in  a  northeasterly  direction;  the 
altitude  above  the  sea-level  is  two  hundred  and  forty  feet.  It  is  built  on  a  mesa  on 
the  bank  of  the  Feather  River,  and  eighty  feet  above  its  level.  The  donors  were 
the  Thermalito  Colony  Company,  and  the  property  consisted  of  seven  and  one- 
half  acres  of  land,  and  a  building  originally  intended  for  a  hotel,  but  well  adapted 


S.  B.  Smith,  3d  President  Odd  Fellows'  Home 

S.  B.  Smith  was  initiated  into  the  Order  in  1855  at  Beloit,  Wisconsin,  and  in  the  fall  of  the  same  year 
received  the  patriarchal  degrees.  In  1856  he  removed  to  Fond  du  Lac,  in  the  same  State,  and  here  deposited 
his  withdrawal  card  in  the  Lodge,  retaining  his  membersnip  in  the  Encampment  at  Beloit.  In  1860  he  came 
to  California,  withdrawing  his  card  from  both  Lodge  and  Encampment.  In  1870  he  became  a  member  of  Eureka 
Lodge  No.  4  of  Sacramento.  In  1871  he  joined  Pacific  Encampment  No.  2  of  the  same  city;  in  these  two 
branches  of  the  Order  he  has  held  membership  continuously  from  that  time.  He  is  a  charter  member  of 
Canton  Sacramento,  and  has  filled  all  the  principal  offices  in  both  Lodge  and  Encampment,  and  all  who 
know  the  Brother  can  well  understand  that  he  not  only  filled  them  with  credit  to  himself  and  honor  to  the 
Order,  but  that  in  the  discharge  of  every  detail  he  was  sure  he  was  right  before  proceeding  to  make  any 
move  no  matter  how  trivial  it  may  have  seemed  to  others.  He  has  served  the  Grand  Encampment  as  Grand 
Patriarch,  and  now  holds  the  rank  of  Past  Grand  Patriarch.  He  has  served  on  the  Committee  on  State  of 
the  Order  in  the  Grand  Lodge  for  fourteen  years  continuously,  every  one  of  his  associates  on  this  Committee 
being  able  men  of  strong  individuality.  Has  represented  the  Grand  Encampment  of  California  in  the 
Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  at  the  St.  Louis,  Missouri,  and  Portland,  Oregon,  Sessions,  and  was  Chairman  of  the 
Committee  on  Unfinished  Business.  Was  elected  Trustee  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Home,  and  for  several  years 
served  on  the  Finance  Committee,  and  in  1899  was  elected  President  of  the  Board  to  succeed  George  H.  Mor- 
rison. Brother  Smith  is  essentially  a  fraternal  man,  a  lover  of  home,  a  devoted  father,  a  husband  in  the  full 
and  complete  sense  of  the  term,  a  citizen  worthy  of  the  fullest  trust. 


to  the  purpose  to  which  it  was  dedicated;  it  has  been  added  to  until  there  are  now 
accommodations  for  one  hundred  and  twenty  residents;   the  building  faces  east 


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Salt  Water  direct 
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every  night 


Ladies  exclusive- 
ly Tuesday  and 
Friday, 
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AND  ELEGANT 
APARTMENTS 
FOR  FAMILIES 


EN  SUITE 
OR  SINGLE 


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OLD  No.  1364  -^. 

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Finest  Location  in  the  City 

One  Block  from  all  the  Leading  Theaters 

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[En  Suite,  $1.00  to  $2.50  per  day 


ALL   ROOMS    LIGHT  AND   SUNNY 

ELECTRIC    ELEVATOR 


BATHS 


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and  south,  and  is  eighty  by  one  hundred  and  thirty  feet,  with  an  L  twenty-eight 
by  one  hundred  and  ten  feet;  is  two  stories  high,  with  large  attics,  capable,  if  fully 
utilized,  of  providing  shelter  for  many  more  than  the  number  designated.  All 
the  sleeping  rooms  have  outside  windows,  are  well  lighted  and  ventilated,  and  the 
drainage  is  perfect.  No  essential  detail  has  "been  neglected  to  make  the  Home 
comfortable,  closets  and  bath-rooms  are  on  each  floor,  and  the  building  is  lighted 
throughout  with  gas  made  on  the  premises. 

Stoves  furnish  the  heat  during  the  cold  weather.  A  steam  laundry  and  black- 
smith shop,  barns,  hen  houses,  wood  houses  and  all  needed  out-buildings  for 
horses,  cows,  carriages,  wagons  and  farming  tools,  are  in  a  perfect  state  of  preser- 
vation, and  everything  in  and  about  the  place  presents  the  appearance  of  a  well 
ordered  and  prosperous  home. 


Wesley  F.  Norcross. 

Wesley  F.  Norcross  was  born  in  Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania.  April  29.  1833.  Received  a  common  school 
education,  and  served  an  apprenticeship  at  the  watch-making  trade.  Brother  Norcross  came  to  California 
via  the  Nicaragua  route,  in  1852,  and  was  among  the  wrecked  passengers  on  the  steamship  North  America, 
below  Acapulco,  February  27,  1852.  Arrived  in  San  Francisco  Bay  April  29,  1852,  on  the  brig  John  Dunlap, 
Captain  Ellis,  Commander,  who  later  was  Chief  of  Police  of  this  city.  He  went  to  the  mines  in  Placer  County, 
and  located  in  Auburn,  Placer  County,  in  October,  1852.  Established  the  watch  and  jewelry  business,  and 
successfully  conducted  it  in  conjunction  with  the  photographic  business  until  in  1862  he  removed  to  San  Fran- 
cisco, where  he  has  ever  since  resided.  In  1862  he  was  Superintendent  and  Manager  of  the  California  Unfer- 
mented  Bread  Co.,  located  at  the  corner  of  2d  and  Mission  Streets,  San  Francisco,  and  later  he  was,  for 
three  months,  connected  with  the  Coast  and  Geodetic  Survey  (Western  Coast  Division),  serving  at  Cape 
Argo,  Empire  City,  Coose  Bay,  Oregon.  Returning  to  San  Francisco,  was  again  engaged  at  his  trade,  or  pro- 
fession, until  in  August,  1866,  he  was  induced  to  associate  himself  with  the  New  Age,  I.  O.  O.  F.  official  news- 
paper of  California,  with  which  interest  he  has  ever  since  been  identified,  having  been  solicitor,  proprietor, 
publisher,  editor,  etc.,  covering  a  space  of  over  twenty-one  years,  relinquishing  it  to  Dewey  &  Co.  in  1887,  only 
when  force  of  circumstances  compelled;  but  for  the  love  he  bore  Odd  Fellowship  and  his  energetic  and 
persistent  efforts  for  the  cause  the  New  Age,  like  many  other  O.  F.  journals,  would  have  perished  in  the 
struggles  of  its  infancy.  Brother  W.  F.  Norcross  was  admitted  to  membership,  by  initiation,  in  Auburn 
Lodge  No.  7,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  March  26,  1859,  and  commenced  active  service  immediately  by  appointment  to  a 
subordinate  office  in  the  Lodge,  on  the  second  night  of  membership,  and  has  been  in  the  working  harness 
ever  since.  Passed  Vice  Grand  (2d  term).  January,  1862;  elected  Noble  Grand  for  term  commencing  July, 
1862;  removed  to  San  Francisco  before  completing  the  term;  remained  a  member  of  No.  7  until  February  10, 
1866;  then  took  a  withdrawal  card  to  assist  in  the  organization  and  institution  of  Apollo  Lodge  No.  123, 
I.  O.  O.  F.,  of  which  he  became  a  charter  member  February  24,  1866,  and  was  the  Permanent  Secretary  for 
the  first  term;  Recording  Secretary  (then  the  qualifying  requirement  for  advancement),  to  December,  1866; 
Vice  Grand,  1867,  and  Noble  Grand  to  fill  balance  of  term,  1867,  made  vacant  by  Judge  Samuel  H.  Dwinelle's 


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inability  to  regularly  attend  Lodge  meetings;  passed  term  of  Junior  Past  Grand  December  31,  1867;  was  then 
re-elected  Permanent  Secretary  and  filled  that  office  for  six  consecutive  years,  missing  but  three  meeting 
nights  during  the  entire  time.  He  was  admitted  to  the  State  Grand  Lodge  May,  1868,  and  has  attended  every 
session  since,  including  May,  1899;  was  elected  Representative  of  Apollo  Lodge  in  1869,  1870,  1871,  1881,  1883, 
1884,  1892,  1893, 1894, 1896,  1898  and  1899;  was  appointed  Grand  Marshal  of  the  Grand  Lodge  May,  1885,  and  was 
the  first  to  render  the  new  and  beautiful  ceremony  for  public  dedication,  adopted  by  the  Sovereign  Grand 
Lodge  at  its  session,  September,  1885,  in  dedicating  the  new  Odd  Fellows'  Hall  in  San  Jose,  California, 
November  30, 1885;  also,  in  dedicating  the  new  Odd  Fellows'  Hall  in  St.  Helena,  California,  January  21,  1886, 
and  the  new  Odd  Fellows'  Hall,  corner  of  7th  and  Market  streets,  San  Francisco,  May  12,  1886.  He  assisted 
as  Grand  Secretary  pro  tem  at  the  institution  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  at  Phoenix,  Arizona,  April  26, 
1884,  and  delivered  the  address  at  the  public  celebration  on  that  occasion;  was  mainly  instrumental  in  the 
procurement  of  the  new  and  beautiful  location  of  the  hall  and  property  of  the  Odd  Fellows,  which  they  now 
occupy  at  Vallejo,  California.  Delivered  the  dedicatory  address  at  the  dedication  of  the  new  Odd  Fellows' 
Hall  at  Blue  Lake,  Humboldt  County,  in  October,  1891 ;  was  an  attending  visitor  at  the  Sovereign  Grand 
Lodge  session,  in  Portland,  Oregon,  September,  1892;  was  for  a  number  of  years  Chairman  of  the  Committee 
on  Odd  Fellows'  Home,  and  was  elected  one  of  the  first  Board  of  Directors;  was  the  first  initiate  member  of 
the  Canton  branch  of  the  Order  in  California,  Canton  Sacramento  No.  1, 1.  O.  O.  F.,  and  was  Major  on  General 
Russell's  staff  for  eight  years.  He  joined  the  Veteran  Odd  Fellows'  Association  of  California  May  12,  1879, 
and  was  its  President  May,  1885,  to  May,  1886;  was  a  member  of  Oriental  Encampment  No.  57,  and  pf  Oriental 
Rebekah  Lodge  No.  90;  has  made  more  visitations  throughout  this  jurisdiction  than  any  other  member  of  the 
Order;  was  delegate  to  the  Odd  Fellows'  Library  in  1871  and  1872;  Chaplain  of  Apollo  Lodge  in  1898,  and  is  its 
present  Recording  Secretary;  a  position  he  occupied  in  the  same  Lodge  thirty-three  years  ago,  and  is  still  an 
active,  earnest  and  faithful  worker  in  the  Lodge  and  Order,  and  promoter  of  all  that  pertains  to  the  advance- 
ment and  progress  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows. 


Frederick  J.  Moll,  Sr. 

Frederick  J.  Moll,  Sr.,  was  initiated  into  Union  Lodge  No.  179,  at  Oshkosh,  Wisconsin,  February  12, 1872; 
he  filled  all  the  Chairs,  and  was,  for  several  years,  Representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Wisconsin.  Owing  to 
his  wife's  ill  health  he  removed  to  Southern  California  in  1884.  In  1891  Brother  Moll  took  an  active  part  in 
reviving  the  dormant  interest  in  Orpheus  Lodge  No.  237,  at  Anaheim,  and  was  its  first  Representative  to  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  California  in  1892.  At  this  session  Brother  Moll  introduced  the  resolution  relative  to  the 
founding  of  an  Odd  Fellows'  Home  in  California.  Believing  that  something  more  than  visiting  the  sick  and 
burying  the  dead  was  essential  to  Odd  Fellowship.  He  was  appointed  Chairman  of  the  Special  Committee  to 
ascertain  ways  and  means  for  the  founding  of  such  a  home,  and  to  report  at  the  next  session  of  the  Grand 
Lodge.  He  made  a  thorough  investigation  by  corresponding  with  all  the  Homes  then  existing  in  the  United 
States,  which  report  was  submitted  to  the  Grand  Lodge  at  its  session  in  1893,  and  the  founding  of  a  Home  for 
aged  and  dependent  Odd  Fellows,  their  wives,  widows,  and  orphans,  was  adopted.  Five  Trustees  were  elected, 
and,  in  1894,  he  was  elected  Trustee  for  five  years.  Upon  the  removal  of  Superintendent  Bartlett  Brother  Moll 
was  appointed  to  fill  the  vacancy  in  1897,  and  this  was  done  at  the  earnest  solicitation  of  the  members  of  the 
Order  in  Southern  California.  It  was  Brother  Moll's  ambition  to  make  the  Home  what  its  founders  had 
intended,  but,  unfortunately,  he  was  only  able  to  retain  that  important  position  for  eighteen  months,  having 
broken  down  in  health  he  resigned  January  15,  1899.  A  kind  heart  and  sympathetic  nature  make  this  brother 
beloved  by  all  who  know  him. 

There  are  now  nearly  one  hundred  residents  in  The  Home  whose  every  want 
is  supplied  by  the  Order  which  cheerfully  furnishes  the  needed  funds.  During 
the  last  year  there  was  expended  by  the  Home  management  $28,950.50.     What  a 


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lesson  to  those  who  wonder  why  secret  societies  exist!  Who  seem  unable  to  un- 
derstand and  fathom  the  heart  that  throbs  for  others'  woes,  nor  comprehend  an 
organization  that  visits  the  sick,  relieves  the  distressed,  buries  the  dead  and  cares 
for  the  widows  and  orphans.  Yes;  goes  beyond  this,  and  feeds,  clothes,  nurses 
and  in  every  manner  ministers  to  the  brother  who,  having  borne  the  heat  and  bur- 
den of  the  day,  is  no  longer  able  to  care  for  himself,  and  would,  but  for  the  pro- 
tecting hand  of  Odd  Fellowship,  be  dependent  upon  the  charity  of  the  world  for 
the  necessaries  of  life.  In  this  respect  our  Order  attracts  the  admiration  of  the 
world,  for  it  takes  the  young  man  by  the  hand,  leading  him  along  through  life  by 
paths  that  are  pleasant  and  peaceful,  teaching  him  that  he  lives  not  for  himself,  but 
for  others,  subduing  selfishness  and  imbuing   him   with   high  ideals  and  noble 


James  F.  Thompson,  Past  Grand  Master 


James  F.  Thompson  was  born  at  Union  City,  Pennsylvania,  May  29,  1844;  removed  with  his.  parents  to 
Grant  County,  Wisconsin,  in  1856;  was  educated  in  the  public  schools  and  at  Tafton  CoHegiate  Seminary, 
and  married,  August  15,  1864.  Minewa  J.  Drake.  He  was  initiated  into  Longworthy  Lodge,  No.  102,  Wis- 
consin, October  11,  1869.  In  1870  he  was  elected  Vice  Grand,  but  removed  to  Monana,  Iowa,  while  serving 
in  this  office,  to  take  charge  of  the  public  schools  at  that  place.  Here  he  joined  Northern  Light  Lodge 
No.  156,  and  within  the  next  two  years  passed  through  the  Chairs.  In  1872  he  removed  to  Elkader,  Iowa,  and 
organized  Elkader  Lodge  No.  304,  and  was  elected  the  first  Noble  Grand.  District  No.  88,  composed  of  ten 
Lodges,  sent  him  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Iowa  in  1878,  and  retained  him  in  that  position  most  of  the  time  until 
1888.  During  a  portion  of  that  time  he  occupied  the  position  of  District  Deputy  Grand  Master,  and  served  in 
the  Grand  Lodge  on  the  Committee  of  Appeals.  In  1888  he  went  to  California  and  located  in  Eureka,  where  he 
joined  Fortuna  Lodge  No.  221.  In  1889  he  entered  the  Grand  Lodge  of  California,  and  in  1891  he  was  elected 
Grand  Warden;  in  1892  Deputy  Grand  Master;  in  1893  Grand  Master;  in  1894  Grand  Representative,  attending 
the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  that  year  at  Chattanooga,  and  in  1895  at  Atlantic  City,  New  Jersey.  In  1897  he 
was  elected  Trustee  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Home,  and  is  at  present  Vice-President  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 
Brother  Thompson  began  life  as  a  teacher  in  the  public  schools  of  Wisconsin;  has  been  principal  of  Cassiville 
and  Lone  Rock,  from  1865  to  1870;  principal  of  schools  at  Monana,  Iowa,  from  1870  to  1872;  at  Elkader,  Iowa, 
was  County  Superintendent,  from  1874  to  1878;  principal  of  the  Elkader  schools,  from  1878  to  1881 :  resigning,  he 
entered  upon  editorial  work.  In  1883  he  was  elected  Clerk  of  the  Courts  of  Elkader,  serving  until  1885.  In  1886 
and  1887  he  was  a  Representative  in  the  Iowa  State  Legislature.  Since  1888  he  has  been  editor  and  proprietor 
of  the  Daily  Standard,  of  Eureka,  California ;  and,  since  1894,  Receiver  of  the  United  States  Land  Office  for  the 
Humboldt  Land  District.    In  1899  he  was  elected  President  of  the  California  Press  Association. 


aspirations;  and,  when  the  battle  of  life  goes  against  him,  and  sickness,  old  age 
and  disappointment  overcomes  him,  provides  a  home  where,  in  his  declining 


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years,  he  can,  in  peace,  comfort  and  happiness,  look  forward  to  the  gates  ajar  and 
catch  a  glimpse  of  that  better  Home  where  the  brother,  whose  guiding  star  has 
been  the  teachings  and  practices  of  Odd  Fellowship,  will  find  freedom  from  the 
cares  of  this  world. 

The  Home,  as  it  stands  before  the  world,  represents  Friendship,  Love,  and 
Truth — Faith,  Hope  and  Charity.  It  may  be  that  many  a  brother  who  has  had 
voice  or  part  in  the  founding  of  this  charity  thinks  little  of  what  he  has  accom- 
plished, yet  in  the  sight  of  the  God  whose  power  our  Order  recognizes,  the  men 
who  give  to  the  helpless  wards  of  the  Order  a  good  home  in  a  healthful  climate, 
where  peace,  happiness  and  contentment  may  be  theirs,  have  accomplished  more 
than  he  who  may  have  stood  amid  the  roar  of  cannon,  and  braved  the  dangers  of 
battle  for  the  cause  of  right. 


A..  F.  Jones,  Trustee  I.  O  O.  F.  Home 

Brother  A.  F.  Jones,  P.  G.,  Trustee  and  Resident  Director  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Home,  is  a  native  of 
Colusa  County,  California,  and  was  forty-one  years  of  age  on  his  last  birthday,  the  14th  day  of  February,  1899. 
Brother  Jones  graduated  from  Yale  College  in  the  class  of  1879,  with  a  degree  of  LL.  B.  He  has  practiced  his 
profession  at  Oroville  for  the  past  twenty  years,  being  admitted  to  the  Supreme  Court  of  the  States  of 
Connecticut  and  California  and  the  United  States  Courts.  He  became  an  Odd  Fellow  in  December,  1880,  as  a 
member  of  Chico  Lodge,  and  one  year  later  joined  the  Lodge  at  Oroville,  passed  through  the  Chairs  of  that 
Lodge,  and  also  joined  Oro  Encampment,  and  became  a  P.  C.  P.  Brother  Jones  was  a  member  of  the  Grand 
Encampment  in  1886,  and  was  a  member  of  the  Committee  on  Appeals  of  that  body.  He  was  also  a  member 
of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  1887,  where  he  made  the  address  in'  presentation  of  the  Past  Grand  Master's  jewel 
to  Past  Grand  Master  Reuben  H.  Lloyd.  In  1891,  Brother  Jones  took  an  interest  in  matters  connected 
with  the  Odd  Fellows'  Home,  and  through  his  efforts  obtained  the  presentation  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
present  site  and  building  of  the  Home,  as  a  gift.  In  the  Grand  Lodge  of  1892  he  was  elected  one  of  the 
Trustees  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Home,  and  has  served  in  that  capacity,  as  a  Resident  Director,  ever  since; 
during  which  time  he  has  obtained  many  valuable  gifts  for  that  institution,  and  taken  a  great  interest  in  its 
welfare  in  every  particular.  Brother  Jones  is  a  married  man  with  a  family  of  three  children,  all  of  whom  are 
natives  of  Oroville.  He  has  taken  some  interest  in  political  life,  having  been  District  Attorney  in  his  own 
county  and  a  representative  in  the  Senate  in  1886,  where  he  was  Chairman  of  the  Judiciary  Committee  of  that 
body.  He  has  no  ambitions  for  preferment  in  connection  with  the  order,  and  takes  no  interest  in  its  political 
affairs  except  so  far  as  they  relate  to  the  interests  of  the  Home. 

To  shield  the  weak,  to  aid  the  helpless,  to  clothe  the  naked,  are  acts  that  win 
for  man  the  smile  of  God  and  stamp  him  as  but  little  lower  than  He  from  whose 


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hand  came  the  germ  that  has  made  Odd  Fellowship  such  a  potent  power  for  good. 
*  Not  marble,  nor  the  gilded  monuments  of  Princes  shall  outlive  this  powerful 
Order,"  which  builds  character  in  the  youth,  and  Homes  to  shelter  its  aged  and 
indigent  members. 

"Men's  monuments,  grown  old,  forget  their  names 

They  should  eternize,  but  the  place 
Where  shining  souls  have  passed  Imbibes  a  grace 

Beyond  mere  earth:  some  sweetness  of  their  tunics 
Leaves  in  the  soil  its  unextinguishable  trace, 

Pungent,  pathetic,  sad  with  nobler  alms. 
That  penetrates  our  lives  and  heightens  them  or  shines. — Lowell. 


David  Newell,  Trustee  I.  O.  O.  F.  Home 

David  Newell  was  bom  in  Michigan  City,  Indiana,  in  1848.  His  parents  were  in  ordinary  circumstances, 
and  the  lad,  being  of  an  independent  disposition,  left  home  at  fourteen  years  of  age  and  found  employment, 
driving  a  four-horse  team  hauling  timber,  at  $15  per  month  and  board  for  one  year.  At  the  age  of  fifteen  he 
began  to  learn  the  trade  of  plastering,  remaining  at  this  chosen  occupation  for  five  years.  He  came  to  Cali- 
fornia in  1869,  and,  being  unsuccessful  in  rinding  work  at  his  trade,  he  accepted  a  position  as  city  salesman  for 
a  firm  engaged  in  the  salt  business,  remaining  in  this  business  until  1872;  severing  his  connection  with  this 
firm  in  company  with  his  brother  they  established  the  house  of  Newell  &  Brother.  In  1875  the  New  York  Soap 
Company  was  organized  and  added  to  the  salt  business.  By  superb  management  the  capacity  of  this  branch 
has  been  increased  to  five  hundred  thousand  pounds  monthly.  In  1897  another  addition  was  made  in  the 
formation  of  the  Golden  Gate  Sal  Soda  Works,  with  a  capacity  of  two  hundred  and  forty  thousand  pounds 
monthly.  Brother  Newell  has  been  noted  for  his  close  attention  to  business  details,  yet  he  has  found  time  to 
interest  himself  in  fraternal  work.  He  was  initiated  into  Occidental  Lodge  No.  179, 1.  O.  O.  F.,  in  1880;  passed 
through  all  the  Chairs  and  entered  the  Grand  Lodge  of  California  as  a  representative,  and  was  a  member  of 
the  Finance  Committee  1895-96.  He  was  elected  one  of  the  trustees  of  what  is  known  as  the  Mission  Street  lot. 
This  piece  of  property  was  donated  years  ago  by  the  late  Sam  Brannan,  and  is  held  in  common  by  all  the 
Lodges  in  San  Francisco,  and  has  grown  to  be  a  valuable  holding  of  the  Order.  Brother  Newell  was  one  of 
the  charter  members  and  principal  promoters  of  Amity  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  161,  which  swarmed  from  Tem- 
plar in  1890.  He  was  a  member  of  the  General  Relief  Committee  in  1892-93.  This  period  was  the  hardest  on  the 
wage  earners  that  California  has,  perhaps,  ever  witnessed,  and  the  suffering  among  the  poor  was  unusual,  and 
the  Relief  Committee  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.  was  exceedingly  active  in  relieving  distress.  A  ball  was  given  under 
its  supervision  for  the  benefit  of  what  was  known  as  the  Friendship  Fund.  Brother  Newell  was  active  in  this 
enterprise,  and  through  his  and  the  efforts  of  others  the  sum  of  $1,071  was  cleared.  He  was  one  of  the  organ- 
izers of  the  Christmas  Cheer  Fund,  which,  during  his  incumbency,  raised  $1,000,  and  expended  it,  not  for 
Christmas  presents,  but  for  the  necessities  of  life  during  Christmas  tide.  Brother  Newell  was  treasurer  of 
this  fund,  and,  with  the  president,  personally  distributed  the  money.  Brother  A.  B.  Richet  was  one  of  the 
members  who,  with  Brother  Newell,  was  particularly  active  in  this  work.  Brother  Newell's  period  of  service 
in  the  Relief  Committee  covered  the  time  of  its  reorganization.  In  1898  Brother  Newell  was  elected  Trustee 
of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Home  for  five  years.  The  Trustees  in  their  report  to  the  Grand  Lodge  at  its  last  session 
credit  him  with  commercial  acumen  and  sagacity,  which  has  been  of  great  benefit  in  the  transaction  of  Home 
business.  Brother  Newell  is  an  ardent  Odd  Fellow,  a  wise,  discreet  business  man,  a  fearless,  outspoken, 
independent  citizen,  a  loyal  friend,  and  devoted  husband  and  father,  ready  at  all  times  to  give  of  his  time  and 
his  money  to  the  cause  of  suffering  humanity.  He  was  the  first  to  suggest  that  the  inmates  of  the  Home  come 
to  he  Jubilee. 


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basis.  There  is  but  one  price,  and  that  the  lowest.  You  need  ask  no  questions— look  at  the 
price  ticket  yourself;  that  tells  the  story.  A  child  can  buy  here  with  confidence.  Your  money 
back  for  any  article  purchased  that  does  not  please  you.  It  is  a  guarantee  of  our  good  faith,  and 
expresses  unbounded  confidence  in  our  goods  and  prices. 

The  best  $10.00  Ladies'  Tailor-made  Suit  we  have  ever  seen. 

Fitted  to  your  figure  free. 

The  best  $5.75  Ladies'  Kersey  Jacket.    Either  tan  or  black. 

The  best  $7.50  Golf  Cape. 

Our  $5.00  Trimmed  Hats  are  not  equaled  anywhere. 

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Daniel  Flint  was  born  in  Swanzey,  New  Hampshire,  May  9,  1832,  and  came  to  California  in  1853.  He 
resided  in  San  Francisco  for  five  years,  and  in  the  spring  of  1858  he  went  to  Sacramento  where  he  joined 
Capitol  Lodge,  No.  87,  on  March  23.  1877.  He  was  installed  Noble  Grand  in  1880;  joined  the  Rebekahs  in  1898, 
and  in  the  same  year  was  made  Chairman  of  Special  Committee  appointed  to  report  on  I.  O.  O.  F.  Home. 
Brother  Flint  was  elected  Trustee  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Home  in  1899. 


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Wm.  M.  Hilton,  M.  D., 
was  initiated  into  Apollo 
Lodge  No.  123,  San  Fran- 
cisco, in  1873  ;  passed  all 
the  Chairs,  and  has  repre- 
sented that  L,odge  in  the 
Grand  L,odge.  He  was 
graduated  as  a  Doctor  of 
Medicine  from  the  State 
University  of  Iowa,  March 
5,  1873  ;  was  elected  Sup- 
erintendent of  the  I.  O.  O. 
F.  Home,  in  May,  1899. 
Brother  Hilton  served 
under  the  grand  old  banner 
during  the  Civil  War  ;  is  a 
man  of  sterling  worth;  firm, 
yet  gentle,  in  his  charac- 
ter, he  is  beloved  by  the 
brothers  and  sisters  of  the 
Home.  His  administration 
is  business  like,  economical 
and  in  every  way  satisfac- 
tory. 


Jennie  Hilton,  wife  of 
Dr.  Hilton,  is  Matron  of 
the  Home.  She  is  a  Past 
Noble  Grand  of  the  Re- 
bekahs ;  a  gracious  woman, 
who,  as  Matron,  has  the 
full  confidence  and  respect 
of  the  residents  of  the 
Home.  Ever  mingling 
among  them  she  enters 
heartily  into  their  joys  and 
sorrows;  administering  to 
their  wants,  she  has  proved 
herself  a  friend  to  those 
who  feel  the  need  of  com- 
fort and  sympathy. 

Sister  Hilton  enjoys  the 
friendship  and  love  of  all 
who  know  her  best,  and  her 
noble  deeds  of  charity  and 
sisterly  devotion  to  those 
in  want  have  endeared  her 
to  a  host  of  friends. 


As  leading  Dry  Goods  dealers  we  have 
enjoyed  for  over  thirty  (30)  years  the  con- 
fidence and  good  will  of  the  people  of  the 
Pacific  Coast.  Our  new  and  elegant  stock 
embraces  everything  that  may  be  desired  in 
the  line  of  Staple  and  Fancy  Dry  Goods. 


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Rebe^af)  Odd  Fellowship. 


By  Helen  M.  Carpenter,  President 


|ERY  early  in  the  history  of  the  world,  it  was  found  inexpedient  for 
man  to  be  alone,  so  "  an  helpmeet "  was  provided,  from  his  body 
corporate.  This  one  rib  has  proven  a  complex  fraction,  and  very 
difficult  of  solution.  The  more  recent  deductions  are,  that  woman 
is  naturally   kind  and   sympathetic  in  all  phases  of   life,  exerting-  a 

gentle  and  refined  influence  over  her  associates;   that   she   possesses  tact,   taste 

and  skill,  and  is  heroic  and  stoically  self-sacrificing  in  her  devotion  to  man. 

These  virtues  are  intricately  woven  into  the  fundamental  principles  of  Odd 

Fellowship,  and  yet,  woman's  adaptability  to  the  work  was  not  recognized  for 

several  decades  after  the  establishment  of  the  Order. 


Schuyler  Colfax,  Past  Grand  Representative 

Whenever  the  word  "  Rebekah''  is  mentioned  to  an  Odd  Fellow,  his  mind  at  once  associates  with  that 
word  the  name  of  Schuyler  Colfax  author  and  founder  of  the  beautiful  degree  by  which  woman  was  brought 
into  fellowship  with  the  Order  of  Odd  Fellows.  Mr.  Colfax  was  a  native  of  New  York  City,  born  March  23, 
1823.  He  was  reared  and  educated  by  a  widowed  mother  to  whose  noble,  womanly,  Christian  influence  and 
training  he  ascribed  all  the  success  that  attended  his  many  years  of  useful  service  to  his  country  and  to  his 
fellow  man.  In  1836  he  removed  with  his  family  to  South  Bend,  Indiana,  which  place  was  his  real  home  for  the 
remainder  of  his  life.  He  was  an  ardent  lover  of  his  country,  and  filled  many  positions  of  public  trust  in  his 
own  State,  representing  her  in  Congress  continuously  from  1854  to  1869,  being  selected  by  that  body  as  its 
Speaker  for  three  terms,  commencing  in  1863.  He  was  elected  by  the  Republican  Party  to  the  Vice-Presidency 
of  the  United  States  in  November,  1868,  and  served  with  great  distinction  from  March  4,  1869  to  March  4,  1873 
But  while  all,  no  doubt,  are  interested  in  the  life  and  work  of  Schuyler  Colfax  as  a  statesman  and  an  officer  in 
the  service  of  his  country,  it  is,  however,  his  life  and  character  as  an  Odd  Fellow  in  which  we  are  here 
especially  interested.  Brother  Colfax  was  initiated  in  South  Bend  Lodge  No.  29,  on  the  18th  day  of  February, 
1846,  and  continued  an  active  member  for  thirty-nine  years,  the  remainder  of  his  life.  He  passed  rapidly 
through  the  offices  necessary  to  qualify  him  for  a  seat  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  his  own  State,  and  was  elected 
representative  to  that  body  in  July,  1849,  and  the  same  year  was  elected  by  the  Grand  Encampment  of  Indiana 
as  a  representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  where  he  at  once  took  high  rank,  becoming  the 
associate  and  friend  of  Wildey,  Ridgely  and  other  distinguished  brothers,  and  during  the  ten  years  he  remained 
a  representative  in  this  great  body  he  was  ever  one  of  its  most  powerful  and  influential  members,  and  always 
doing  valuable  service  on  leading  committees.  In  1850,  when  Chairman  of  the  Legislative  Committee,  he  had 
the  opportunity  offered  him  by  which  he  became  famous  as  the  author  and  founder  of  the  Rebekah  Degree. 


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REBEKAH    ODD    FELLOWSHIP  103 

At  a  session  of  the^Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States,  held  in  1850,  Representative  Smith  of  New  York  pre- 
sented the  following  resolution: 

"  Resolved,  That  a  special  committee  of  three  members  be  appointed  to  prepare  an  appropriate 
honorary  degree,  with  an  accompanying  sign  or  signs  and  password,  to  be  conferred  upon  the  wives  of  Scarlet 
Degree  members  who  are  in  good  standing  in  the  Order,  and  that  said  committee  report  such  degree  for  con- 
sideration at  the  next  communication  of  this  Grand  Lodge." 

The  minority  report  was  adopted,  September  20,  1850,  and  Representatives  Colfax,  of  Indiana,  Martin,  of 
Mississippi,  and  Steele,  of  Tennessee,  were  appointed  the  special  committee  as  provided  by  the  resolution. 
This  committee  faithfully  performed  the  duty  entrusted  to  them,  and  at  the  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  held 
in  the  City  of  Baltimore  in  September,  1851,  presented  a  report  in  the  form  of  a  complete  ritual  for  the  new 
degree,  which  was  styled  the  Degree  of  Rebekah.  This  report  was  adopted  by  the  Grand  Lodge  in  secret 
session,  September  20,  1851.  While  all  the  special  committee  favored  the  new  degree  and  assisted  in  prepar- 
ing the  same,  yet  the  language  of  the  ritual  and  its  construction  was  the  work  of  Schuyler  Colfax,  and  thus  to 
him  belongs  the  honor  of  being  the  author  and  founder  of  the  beautiful  degree  that  has  proved  such  an  invalu- 
able acquisition  to  the  great  fraternity  of  Odd  Fellowship.  For  thirty  five  years  thereafter  Brother  Collax 
lived,  watching  with  peculiar  interest  the  onward  march  of  the  degree  he  had  so  auspiciously  created,  and 
contributing  to  its  progress  by  both  word  and  act  whenever  opportunity  offered,  or  whenever  opportunity  could 
be  made.  He  lived  to  see  the  Rebekah  Degree  a  firmly  established,  prosperous  and  powerful  organization,  and 
ever  regarded  his  instrumentality  in  bringing  about  a  just  recognition  of  woman's  adaptability  to  aid  in  the 
amelioration  of  human  suffering,  the  elevation  of  human  character  and  the  improvement  of  the  conditions  of 
human  life,  through  the  instrumentality  of  the  great  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  as  one  of  the  proudest  achieve- 
ments of  his  life.  Brother  Colfax  died  at  Mankato,  Minnesota,  January  13,  1885,  leaving  a  name  honored  and 
beloved  by  all— a  name  that  will  ever  adorn  one  of  the  brightest  pages  of  our  Order's  history,  "  One  of  the  few, 
the  immortal  names,  that  were  not  born  to  die  " 


Helen  M.  Carpenter,  President 

Helen  M.  Carpenter  was  initiated  into  Cornelia  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  205,  on  March  30,  1894,  as  a  charter 
member.  She  passed  through  all  the  Chairs  of  this  Lodge,  and  was  elected  as  arepresentaiive  to  the  Rebekah 
Assembly  of  1896.  In  1897  she  was  elected  Warden;  in  1898  Vice-President,  and  in  1899  President.  Sister 
Carpenter  is  a  woman  of  cultivation,  delicate  organism,  refined,  exceedingly  gracious  and  artistic  in  tempera- 
ment, whose  home,  in  all  its  environments,  bespeaks  the  womanly  woman;  whose  goodness  stops  not  iu  the 
limited  sphere,  broad  though  that  may  be,  of  her  own  home,  but  goes  out  to  reach  others.  Such  women  accom- 
plish more  than  any  words  can  express.    Her  administration  as  President  has  thus  far  been  a  marked  success. 

On  the  20th  of  September,  1851,  the  Rebekah  Degree  of  Odd  Fellowship 
was  authorized  through  the  indefatigable  efforts  of  Schuyler  Colfax. 

There  was  perhaps  more  than  the  usual  opposition  which  meets  change  and 
innovation,  for  misgivings  and  doubts  of  woman's  adaptability  to  the  work  of  the 
Order,  apprehensions  that  her  field  of  usefulness  was  not  within  the  mystic  cir- 
cle, and  very  grave  distrust  of  her  capability  to  keep  a  secret,  were  obstacles  that 
were  well-nigh  insurmountable. 


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REBEKAH    ODD    FELLOWSHIP 


105 


Years  of  patient  labor  has  overcome  opposition  and  proven  that  in  tender, 
thoughtful  sympathy  for  the  unfortunate,  in  self-sacrificing  desire  to  contribute 
to  the  happiness  and  welfare  of  others,  and  in  a  faithful  continuity  of  purpose, 
woman  has  no  equal. 

Rebekah  Odd  Fellowship  in  185 1  was  merely  a  complimentary  Degree, 
and  doubtful  experiment,  to-day  it  is  an  unparalleled  success  and  certainty.  It's 
influence  is  felt  in  every  quarter  of  the  globe ;  it  comes  as  a  refreshing  draught 
to  the  "  weary  and  heavy  laden ;  it  brings  comfort  and  happiness  where  sorrow 
and  desolation  reigned;  it  seeks  the  "  widow  and  fatherless,"  and  provides  homes, 
where  in  a  balmy  atmosphere  of  charity  and  kindness  they  are  relieved  of  the 
trials  and  responsibilities  of  life. 


Mary  E.  Donoho,  Secretary 

Mary  E.  Donoho  was  initiated  in  Marysville  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  80,  in  1885.  At  the  first  election  of 
officers  of  this  Lodge,  after  her  induction  into  the  Order,  she  was  elected  Secretary,  serving  a  term  in  this 
office  and  then  passing  successively  through  all  the  Chairs,  becoming  a  Past  Noble  Grand,  after  which  she  was 
again  elected  Secretary,  serving  in  this  position  several  successive  terms.  In  1891,  at  the  institution  of  the 
Rebekah  Assembly,  she  was  elected  Secretary  of  that  body,  and  has  been  annually  elected  to  succeed  herself 
since  that  time.  In  1893  Sister  Donoho  represented  the  Rebekah  Assembly  of  California  in  the  National  Con- 
vention of  the  Rebekahs  held  in  Chicago  during  the  Columbian  Exposition.  It  is  worthy  of  mention  that  at 
that  representative  body  of  American  women,  engaged  in  the  great  work  of  fraternal  cultivation  of  the  heart 
in  charitable  work,  the  subject  of  this  sketch  was  elected  Vice-President  of  the  Association.  When  the  elec- 
tion for  representative  took  place  in  California  there  were  one  hundred  and  seventy-seven  votes  cast,  and 
Sister  Donoho  received  one  hundred  and  sixty-two.  From  1896  to  1897  she  was  Trustee  for  the  Orphans'  Home. 
This  was  during  the  formative  period  of  the  Home,  when  money  was  being  gathered,  plans  laid,  and  the 
members  of  the  Order  stimulated  to  the  good  work  of  caring  for  the  orphans.  Much  work  was  to  be  done  which 
cannot  be  rehearsed  here.  Sister  Donoho,  on  account  of  her  position  as  Trustee  and  Secretary  combined, 
together  with  her  ability  and  adaptability  for  the  work,  was  called  upon  to  do  it,  and  the  manner  in  which 
she  performed  her  task  was  a  justification  of  the  old  saying:  "If  you  want  anything  well  done  give  it  to  the 
busy  person."  Space  will  not  suffice,  in  an  article  like  this,  to  make  even  a  comparative  ana'ysis.  Tne 
Rebekahs  in  assembly  convened  are  annually  doing  this  so  far  as  Sister  Donoho  is  concerned.  Repeatedly 
she  has  been  weighed  in  the  balance  and  attestation  made  to  her  work;  capable,  industrious,  intelligent, 
active,  painstaking,  and  thorough  in  all  she  does,  she  has  won  her  way  into  the  hearts  of  all  who  have  come 
in  contact  with  her. 


REBEKAH    ODD    FELLOWSHIP 


107 


In  the  year  1897  the  Rebekahs  of  the  Grand  Jurisdiction  of  America  ex- 
pended $51,000  in  relief.  This  represents  only  a  portion  of  the  work  done,  as 
benevolence  and  human  sympathy  cannot  be  estimated  in  dollars  and  cents. 

So  faithfully  and  well  have  the  Rebekahs  done  the  work  assigned  them, 
that  greater  privileges  and  higher  honors  are  received  year  by  year,  as  the  doors 
of  the  Order  open  wider  for  their  full  admission.  No  more  gratifying  compli- 
ment is  desired  than  the  avowal  of  the  Brothers,  "  Rebekahs  are  a  necessity." 

California  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  1  was  the  pioneer  of  this  Coast,  and  was 
instituted  June  30,  1870.  This  noble  little  band  encountered  many  difficulties, 
and  worked  under  many  disadvantages,  yet  gallantly  pressed  forward  on  its  fra- 
ternal mission,  gaining  in  strength  and  enthusiasm  as  new  Lodges  were  added  to 
the  list 


Mks.  Anna  Liese,  Treasurer 

There  are  many  loyal,  energetic  Rebekahs  in  our  "Golden  State,"  but  none  are  more  appreciated  than 
Anna  M.  Liese,  who  is  an  indefatigable  worker  in  the  cause  of  Odd  Fellowship.  Since  the  foundation  of  the 
Orphans'  Home  at  Gilroy,  she  has  been  among  the  most  practical  of  the  great  army  of  Rebekahs  who  are  en- 
gaged in  carrying  out  the  precepts  of  the  Order— the  protection  and  education  of  the  orphan.  Having  the 
principles  of  Odd  Fellowship  at  heart  and  the  experience  of  a  loving  mother,  the  wants  of  the  little  ones  in 
the  Home  are  anticipated  by  this  veteran  Rebekah,  and  her  efforts  in  Rebekah  Lodges  have  been  productive  of 
many  comforts  that  would  have  otherwise  of  necessity  been  delayed.  Mrs.  Liese  has  been  a  resident  of  East 
Oakland  for  the  past  thirty-seven  years.  On  July  21, 1872,  she  was  initiated  into  Brooklyn  Rebekah  Lodge  No. 
12,  Brother  John  Holland  being  Noble  Grand  and  Sister  Julia  Steere  Vice  Grand  at  that  time.  In  1879  she  was 
elected  Noble  Grand,  and  in  1881  was  installed  as  Treasurer,  an  office  which  she  has  held  consecutively  for 
eighteen  years.  Five  years  ago  Mrs.  Liese  was  elected  Treasurer  of  the  Rebekah  Assembly  and  still  serves 
in  that  honorable  capacity.  Twenty-seven  years  ago  Brooklyn  Lodge  adopted  a  set  of  by-laws,  the  copy  of 
which  Mrs.  Liese  placed  in  the  hands  of  that  veteran  Odd  Fellow,  Jos.  Winterburn.  The  Rebekahs  look  upon 
Sister  Liese  as  the  mother  of  the  Rebekahs  of  Alameda  County  and  feel  proud  of  her  achievements  for  the 
good  of  the  Order. 


The  good  seed  sown  on  our  prolific  soil,  nourished  and  gave  the  most  grati- 
fying results,  and,  21  years  later,  yielded  147  Lodges  and  a  membership  of  10,- 
404.  ,  ^ 

The  increasing  membership  and  zeal  manifested  in  the  work  created  a  desire 


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109 


for  interchange  of  thought  and  a  full  discussion  of  the  best  plans  for  accomplish- 
ing the  most  good,  and  in  1891  culminated  in  the  Rebekah  State  Convention. 
This  marked  a  new  era  in  Rebekah  Odd  Fellowship  in  California,  and  gave  fresh 
impetus  to  the  work. 

At  the  second  session  of  the  Convention,  in  1892,  the  initiatory  movement 
toward  establishing  an  Orphan's  Home  was  made  by  the  introduction  of  the  fol- 
lowing resolution,  which  was  unanimously  adopted : 

"  Resolved,  That  the  Convention  of  the  Daughters  of  Rebekah,  I.  O.  O.  F., 
of  California,  start  a  fund  that  shall  be  known  as  the  Odd  Fellows'  Orphans' 
Home  Fund  of  California." 

In  accordance  with  the  foregoing,  sums  of  money  were  put  aside,  from  time 
to  time,  by  the  various  Lodges,  to  aid  in  the  erection  of  the  prospective  Home; 


Interior  of  Office  of  Secretary  of  the  Rebekah  Assembly  » 

and  these  little  accumulations  proved  a  valuable  assistance  in  furtherance  of  this 
very  benevolent  undertaking. 

In  1895  the  Rebekah  State  Convention  resolved  itself  into  the  Rebekah  As- 
sembly, and  one  year  later  petitioned  for  and  received  from  the  Grand  Lodge 
authority  to  locate,   establish  and  maintain  an  Orphans'  Home  in  California. 

In  pursuance  of  these  plans,  the  corner  stone  of  the  Home  was  laid  on  May 
8,  1897,  at  Gilroy,  and  in  a  few  short  months  a  beautiful  and  commodious 
structure,  under  the  entire  control  and  supervision  of  the  Rebekahs,  was  shelter- 
ing those  who  claim  the  sympathy  of  all — children  bereft  of  their  natural  pro- 
tectors. 

The  united  efforts  of  16,000  zealous  workers,  in  this  great  fraternal  charity, 
make  a  pleasure  of  duty  and  responsibility,  and  are  yielding  most  satisfactory 
results. 

The  fountain  of  human  kindness  dedicated  on  that  memorable  20th  of  Sep- 


The  Best  Shorthand  School. 

San  Francisco,  Feb.  9,  1899. 
TO  WHOM  IT  MAY  CONCERN  : 

Whereas  :  The  official  shorthand  reporters  in 
the  various  courts  are  frequently  requested  for  in- 
formation concerning  the  best  method  of  acquiring 
proficiency  in  shorthand  writing ;  and 

Whereas:  Mr.  Robert  F.  Gallagher,  for  many 
years  an  official  shorthand  reporter  of  the  Superior 
Court  of  this  City  and  County,  and  an  expert  phon- 
ographic reporter,  conducts  a  practical  shorthand 
and  typewriting  school  in  the  Parrott  (Emporium) 
Building,  Rooms  425,  426,  427  and  428,  in  this  City 
and  County. 

Now,  therefore,  We  take  pleasure  in  recom- 
mending Robert  F.  Gallagher's  Practical  Shotthand 
School  10  all  persons  desirousof  learning  shorthand, 
either  with  a  view  of  filling  office  positions  or  of 
fitting  themselves  to  become  court  reporters. 
Ernest  A.  Girvin, 
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Beware  of  "Business  Colleges "—  you  cannot 
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not write  it,  and  certainly  cannot  teach  it. 


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REBEKAH    ODD    FELLOWSHIP  nt 

tember  could  not  have  been  consecrated  to  a  more  womanly  character  than 
Rebekah,  and  the  beautiful  precepts  of  her  followers  are  well  worthy  this  illus- 
trious personage. 

Sweeping  onward  with  the  tide  of  events,  and  the  progress  of  civilization, 
under  the  banner  of  Friendship,  Love  and  Truth,  300,000  Rebekahs,  with 
rapidly  increasing  forces,  keep  abreast  of  the  legions  of  the  parent  organization, 
seeking  no  higher  honors,  and  expecting  no  greater  reward  than  that  mercy 
which  is  to  be  the  portion  of  the  merciful. 


^XHE  Ladies'  Auxiliary  to  Canton  San  Francisco  No.  5  Patriarchs  Militant  was 
^~>^  organized  in  compliance  with  a  communication  from  Canton  San  Francisco 
No.  5  in  June,  1899,  San  Francisco.  This  branch  of  Odd  Fellowship  is  the  only 
one  in  existence.  It  is  under  the  supervision  of  the  Canton  San  Francisco  No.  5, 
and  the  by-laws,  rules,  etc.,  are  very  similar.  The  officers  are:  President,  Mary 
M.  Lane;  Vice-President,  Amy  Webb;  Secretary,  Winnie  Dowle;  Treasurer, 
Mattie  Perry. 

The  meetings  of  the  Auxiliary  are  held  in  Odd  Fellows'  Building  the  first 
Tuesday  in  each  month,  and  the  initiation  ceremonies  promise  to  be  as  attractive 
as  any  branch  of  the  Order.  The  Drill  Corps,  known  as  San  Francisco  Rebekah 
Drill  Corps  No.  2,  is  composed  of  members  of  the  Auxiliary.  The  ladies  in  their 
uniforms  of  black  broadcloth,  trimmed  with  white  silk  braid,  jaunty  military 
caps,  white  belts  and  swords,  and  high  top  shoes  present  a  very  neat  and  attractive 
appearance  when  upon  display  drill.  They  are  drilled  in  the  military  tactics  of 
the  Patriarchs  Militant,  and  no  doubt  make  these  gentlemen  look  well  to  their 
laurels.  The  Drill  Corps  gave  their  first  public  exhibition  in  Assembly  Hall,  I.  O. 
O.  F.  Building,  on  September  1,  1899,  and  were  highly  commended  upon  their 
personal  appearance,  as  well  as  their  skill  in  the  tactics.  The  officers  are  as  first 
appointed  with  the  exception  of  Lieutenant  Josephine  Brown,  who  resigned  on 
account  of  having  sustained  the  loss  of  her  mother.  We  can  only  acknowledge 
that  the  affliction  is  God's  will,  and  be  consoled  by  the  sweet  consolation  that  we 
will  meet  our  loved  and  lost  on  the  other  side  where  partings  are  unknown. 

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By  Wm.  H.  Barnes,  Grand  Scribe 

N  a  brief  article  like  this  but  a  mere  epitome  can  be  given  of  the  sub- 
ject alluded  to.  There  is  no  authentic  record  of  the  origin  of  the 
first  Encampment  Degree.  A  notice  of  it  appears  in  the  records  of 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  Maryland,  February  21,  1821,  where  it  is  stated 
that  an  Encampment  Degree  was  conferred  upon  Past  Grand  Lark- 
ham  and  others,  and,  as  said  Brother  Larkham  had  just  arrived  from  England, 
it  is  evident  that  he  brought  said  degree  with  him.  It  is  also  positive  that  the 
Golden  Rule  and  Royal  Purple  Degrees,  or  at  least  the  former,  were  largely 
the  work  of  the  talented  John  P.  Entwistle,  of  Baltimore. 


J.  W.  Harris,  Grand  Patriarch 

J.  W.  Harris  was  born  in  Pictou  County,  Nova  Scotia,  December  29,  1854;  left  home  when  he  was  seven- 
teen years  old.  and  for  three  years  resided  in  the  States  of  Rhode  Island,  Massachusetts  and  Illinois.  In 
December,  1874,  he  visited  his  old  home,  and  while  there  was  initiated  into  Scotia  Lodge  No.  11,  at  Westville, 
Pictou  County,  Nova  Scotia.  In  the  spring  of  1875  he  came  to  California  and  for  a  year  resided  in  San  Fran- 
cisco. In  December,  1875.  he  became  a  member  of  Alta  Lodge  No.  205;  in  1876  and  1877  he  resided  in  different 
counties  of  the  State,  and  was  unable  to  give  the  attention  to  Odd  Fellowship  that  he  desired,  but,  removing 
to  San  Francisco  in  January,  1878.  he  became  an  active  worker  in  the  Lodge,  passing  successively  through  the 
Chairs  of  Warden,  Secretary,  Vice  Grand,  and  Noble  Grand,  and  for  over  five  years,  while  the  Lodge  conferred 
the  degrees  on  its  own  members,  Brother  Harris  was  Degree  Master,  conferring  every  degree  in  the  Lodge  for 
that  period  of  time.  In  1882,  and  again  in  1887,  he  served  as  District  Deputy  Grand  Master.  In  1880  he  was 
initiated  into  Oriental  Encampment  No.  56,  at  once  taking  an  active  part  in  Patriarchal  Odd  Fellowship.  In 
this  encampment  he  has  served  as  Guide,  Junior  Warden,  Senior  Warden,  High  Priest  and  Chief  Patriarch, 
becoming  Past  Chief  Patriarch  in  two  years  after  his  initiation  into  the  encampment  branch  of  the  Order;  was 
elected  delegate  to  the  Grand  Encampment  upon  becoming  Past  Chief  Patriarch,  and  was  placed  upon  the 
Fmance  Committee  in  that  body.  He  has  been  successively  elected  Grand  Senior  Warden,  Grand  High  Priest 
and  Grand  Patriarch.  In  1888  he  was  elected  Grand  Treasurer  of  the  Grand  Lodge  to  succeed  Moses 
Greenbaum,  Past  Grand  Treasurer.  Brother  Harris  has  been  a  member  of  the  Patriarchs  Militant  for  several 
years;  was  Assistant  Adjutant  General  under  General  Crosett,  and  now  is  Chief  of  Staff   under   General 


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Sherman;  has  been  Vice-President  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.  Hall  Association,  of  San  Francisco,  for  years,  and  is  a 
member  of  Templar  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  19.  Brother  Harris  has  been  connected  with  the  California  Street 
Cable  Railroad  for  twenty-one  years,  and  for  the  last  fifteen  years  has  been  superintendent  of  that  road.  He 
is  a  man  of  strong  Individuality,  extremely  practical,  a  thorough  judge, of  width,  breadth  and  thickness;  quiet 
and  dignified  in  his  bearing ;  an  excellent  judge  of  men,  Brother  Harris  has  a  host  of  friends.  As  a  speaker  he 
is  terse,  going  directly  to  the  point,  expressing  himself  clearly,  logically  and  with  force;  thoroughly  familiar 
with  the  ritualistic  and  sign  language  of  the  Order,  and  devoted  to  the  teachings  of  Odd  Fellowship,  his 
administration  as  Grand  Patriarch  is  successful,  not  only  in  building  the  Order  up  numerically,  but  in 
cementing  closer  the  bonds  of  Faith,  Hope  and  Charity.  One  of  the  distinguishing  features  of  Patriarch  Harris' 
administration  has  been  his  fraternal  visits.  During  the  entire  year,  whenever  it  was  possible  for  him  to  do 
so,  he  has  invited  large  numbers  of  members  of  the  Order  to  visit  Encampments  with  him,  paying  all  the 
expenses.    In  many  instances  this  course  has  stimulated  the  Encampments  visited  to  an  unusual  degree. 

The  first  Encampment  was  instituted  in  Baltimore,  Md.,  May  15,  1827,  under 
the  title  of  Encampment  Lodge  No.  1. 

The  first  Grand  Encampment  was  the  Grand  Encampment  of  Maryland.  It 
was  instituted  December  31,  183 1,  of  which  Thos.  Wildey  was  the  first  Grand 
Patriarch  and  of  which  the  revered  Jas.  L.  Ridgely  was  a  charter  member.  At 
the  present  writing  there  are  54  Grand  Encampments,  with  130,000  members, 
among  which  stands  California  on  the  Western  slope  of  the  Continent  with  ninety 
Encampments  and  5,341  Patriarchs. 


Joseph  Foster,  Grand  High  Priest 

We  present  herewith  the  portrait  of  Joseph  Foster,  who  was  born  in  Sacramento,  California,  August  15, 
1856.  After  receiving  his  education  there  he  moved  to  San  Diego,  where  he  has  led  an  active  business  life. 
He  is  now  the  sole  proprietor  of  the  Julian  Stage  Line  from  San  Diego,  carrying  passengers,  express  and  mail; 
his  address  is  No.  1317  E  Street,  San  Diego.  Patriarch  Foster  is  a  typical  gentleman  and  a  man  of  affairs, 
possessing,  to  a  large  degree,  those  elements  which  constitute  a  successful  business  man.  He  joined  San 
Diego  Lodge  No.  153,  on  March  24,  1883;  Centennial  Encampment  No.  58,  on  November  15,  1883;  passed  the 
Chairs  in  both  Lodge  and  Encampment  in  1890;  in  1891  was  elected  delegate  to  the  Grand  Encampment,  held 
in  Sacramento;  in  1892  was  appointed  Grand  Sentinel,  and  reappointed  in  1893, 1894  and  1895.  At  the  session 
of  1896  he  was  elected  Grand  Junior  Warden ;  in  1897,  Grand  Senior  Warden,  and  in  1898  was  elected  Grand 
High  Priest. 

Golden  Gate  Encampment  No.  1  was  instituted  February  1,  1853,  in  San 
Francisco.  The  Grand  Encampment  was  chartered  September  7,  1854,  and  its 
first  session  was  held  at  Stockton  in  May,  1855.  Its  first  Grand  Patriarch  was 
Samuel  H.  Parker. 

T.  Rodgers  Johnson  was  the  first  Grand  Scribe,  and  held  that  honorable  sta- 
tion until  the  date  of  his  death,  January  11,  1876.  Walter  B.  Lyon  was  elected 
to  succeed  him  in  1877,  and  was  in  office  when  death  called  him  home,  Novem- 
ber 4,  1893.  William  H.  Barnes  was  appointed  to  the  vacancy  in  1893,  and  has 
since  been  annually  re-elected  to  said  position. 

The  progress  of  the  Encampment  branch  in  California,  while  never  extra- 
ordinary in  any  particular  single  year,  has  been  steady  and  stable.    To  be  abso- 


GRAND   ENCAMPMENT— PATRIARCHAL  ODD   FELLOWSHIP  117 

lutely  perfect  in  the  written  and  unwritten  work  in  all  the  branches  has  been  the 
pride  of  this  jurisdiction.  All  improvements,  "  beautified  work,"  striking  illus- 
trations, and  whatever  could  lend  attraction  and  interest,  have  been  immediately 
adopted  here;  these,  together  with  original  ideas,  have  caused  the  Encampment 
work  of  California  to  win  commendation  from  all  who  have  witnessed  it.  No 
grand  officer  has  ever  assumed  his  station  who  was  not  adept  in  the  same;  no 
subordinate  Encampment  official  but  would  deem  himself  unworthy  of  his  office 
did  he  not,  with  his  staff  of  officials,  perform  the  work  without  the  use  of  books ; 
and  the  requirement  of  the  Grand  Encampment  that  no  officer  shall  be  installed 
who  is  not  competent  is  largely  the  reason  for  the  eminence  of  California  in  this 
regard. 

Until  1880  the  Grand  Encampment  met  on  the  evenings  of  the  days  that 
the  Grand  Lodge  held  sessions.  It  was  believed  that  this  procedure  was  detri- 
mental to  the  interest  and  careful  consideration   of  patriarchal   matters;   and,   in 


R.  D.  Gummoe,  Grand  Senior  Warden 

R.  D.  Gummoe  was  born  in  England,  October  2,  1845.  His  father  was  a  mining  engineer,  and  the  lad, 
being  not  of  a  robust  constitution,  was  taken  by  his  father  on  his  mining  trips  to  Germany,  and  other  points! 
finally  coming  to  California,  and,  being  pleased  with  our  climate  and  the  country  generally,  remained  here! 
In  August,  1872,  he  was  initiated  into  Grass  Valley  Lodge  No.  12, 1.  O.  O.  F.,  and  in  due  time  passed  through 
the  Chairs,  becoming  a  Past  Grand.  In  1874  he  joined  Union  Encampment,  passed  the  Chairs,  and  entered  the 
Grand  Encampment.  In  1897  he  was  elected  Grand  Junior  Warden,  and  in  1898  was  advanced  to  the  position 
he  now  holds.    Brother  Gummoe  is  a  zealous  worker  in  the  Order;  a  citizen  of  worth,  and  a  good  neighbor. 

1880,  amid  many  misgivings,  it  was  determined  to  try  the  experiment  of  holding 
the  session  at  a  different  date;  the  third  Tuesday  in  October  was  selected,  and 
provision  made  for  paying  mileage  to  one  representative  from  each  subordinate. 
The  annual  sessions  since  this  change  went  into  effect  have  demonstrated  the 
wisdom  and  judgment  of  this  practice. 

The  five  last  sessions  have  been  held  as  follows:  Santa  Rosa,  1894;  Stock- 
ton, 1895;  Santa  Cruz,  1896;  Los  Angeles,  1897;  San  Jose,  1898.  The  magnifi- 
cent reception  of  the  local  brethren,  the  enthusiasm  among  the  members  created 
by  the  sessions  and  public  display,  the  interest  evident  among  the  people  by  the 
appearance  in  their  midst  of  the  officials  and  patriarchs,  have  been  beyond  all 
question  of  inestimable  value. 

The  outlook  at  the  present  time  is  encouraging.  The  total  recepits  for  1898 
were  $52,377.00;  total  paid  for  relief  and  charity,  $18,866.05;  total  assets  of  the 


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Encampment,  $157,536.28.  In  conclusion,  would  remark  that  as  the  Encamp- 
ment branch  is  to  the  Order  at  large  what  the  colleges  are  to  the  common 
schools  of  our  land,  the  importance  of  attaining  the  Encampment  degrees  should 
be  evident  to  every  member  who  is  desirous  of  standing  upon  the  highest  plane 
of  American  Odd  Fellowship! 


This  brother,  probably  one  of  the  best  known  society  men  in  the  world,  was  born  in  Boston,  Mass.,  Sept. 
22,  1834.  His  parents  moved  to  Georgia  when  he  was  about  6  years  of  age.  He  was  initiated  in  Sylvan  Lodge 
No.  4,  of  Milledgeville,  Ga.,  on  his  21st  birthday,  entered  the  Grand  Lodge  of  that  State  in  1859,  appointed  D. 
D.  G.  M.  in  1860;  elected  D.  G.  M.  in  1861;  elected  Grand  Master  in  1862.  In  the  Grand  Encampment  he  was 
elected  Grand  Patriarch  in  1863  and  served  in  that  office  until  the  close  of  the  War  in  1865,  when  he  was  elected 
as  representative  to  the  S.  G.  L.  for  the  sessions  of  1865  and  1866.  He  afterwards  removed  to  Boston.  Mass., 
thence  to  New  York  City,  where  he  was  connected  with  the  American  Odd  Fellow  and  also  established  the 
weekly  journal  known  as  the  Heart  and  Hand,  which  was  published  until  1877  when  he  came  to  California 
on  a  lecturing  tour  and  decided  to  remain.  He  became  connected  here  with  the  New  Age.  which  journal  he  now 
owns,  and  joined  Unity  Lodge  No.  131  and  Oriental  Encampment  No.  57,  of  San  Francisco,  by  card.  He  was 
elected  Secretary  of  the  Veteran  Odd  Fellows  in  1879,  and  has  been  re-elected  every  year  since.  At  the  death 
of  Grand  Scribe  Lyon  in  1893  he  was  appointed  to  fill  the  vacancy,  and  has  been  re-elected  every  year  since. 
Brother  Barnes  is  also  a  P.  G.  M.  W.  of  the  A.  O.  U.  W.  and  a  P.  G.  D.  of  the  Knights  of  Honor,  having  served 
two  terms  in  both  positions  and  has  written  several  rituals  for  various  orders,  which  are  now  used  by  them. 
It  has  been  his  privilege  to  deliver  fraternal  addresses  in  nearly  every  State  of  the  American  Republic  and  in 
Canada,  and  although  more  than  three-score  years  have  passed  with  him,  he  is  still  earnest  and  zealous  in 
the  cause.  He  was  the  originator  of  the  Fraternal  Society  Departments  in  secular  newspapers  on  this  conti- 
nent, and  as  a  writer  in  this  line  for  more  than  forty  years  is  extensively  and  favorably  known. 


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GRHND     PHTRIHRCHS 

Date  of  Service.  Residence. 

SAMUEL  H.  PARKER 1855-56 Deceased 

PRESCOTT  ROBINSON 1856-57      Deceased 

DAVID  KENDALL         1857-58 Deceased 

A.  S.  IREDALE 1858-59 Deceased 

M.  K.  SHEARER 1859-60 Deceased 

A.  J.  LUCAS 1860-61 Deceased 

W.  N.  HALL 1861-62 Deceased 

D.  McLAREN 1862-63 Deceased 

J.  A.  J.  BOHEN    .       1863-64 Deceased 

C.  L.  THOMAS 1864-65 Deceased 

LEWIS  SOHER 1865-66 Deceased 

A.  B.  ASHER    . 1866-67 San  Francisco 

B.  W.  BARNES      1867-68 Deceased 


C.  H.  Weveb,  Grand  Junior  Warden 

Brother  Wever  was  born  in  Coventry,  Rhode  Island,  February  27, 1850.  He  was  initiated  in  Charro  Lodge 
No.  168  at  San  Luis  Obispo,  California,  in  December,  1883;  was  Noble  Grand  from  January  to  July,  1886;  was 
reelected  to  this  position,  serving  from  January  to  July  again  in  1890.  He  was  one  of  the  chief  movers  in  the 
organization  and  institution  of  Columbia  Lodge  No.  40,  in  conjunction  with  S.  W.  L.  Downes,  P.  G.  P., 
and  J.  Henry  Applegate,  P.  G.  P.,  in  Alameda,  and  became  one  of  the  charter  members  and  was  elected 
Junior  Past  Grand  for  the  first  term;  was  instrumental  with  F.  H.  Gilbert,  P.  G.  P.,  in  organizing  Sunset 
Encampment  No.  25,  at  Alameda,  and  served  as  C.  P.  from  July,  1895.  to  the  end  of  the  term.  In  1896  he  was 
chosen  as  D.  D.  G.  P.  and  served  two  years  in  that  position  in'  charge  of  District  No.  27;  in  1897  was  Grand 
Marshal  of  the  Grand  Encampment;  in  1898  he  was  elected  Grand  Warden.  Brother  Wever  is  a  member  of 
Fair  Oaks  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  4.  In  1897  he  was  elected  Commandant  of  Canton  Oakland  No.  11,  of  Oakland, 
and  reelected  in  1898.  Serving  in  this  position  two  years,  he  was  elected  Lieutenant  Colonel  2d  Regiment 
Patriarchs  Militant,  April,  1898,  and  is  now  serving  in  this  office.  He  is  one  of  the  most  finished  workers 
the  Patriarchal  branch  of  the  Order  has  ever  had,  while  D.  D.  G.  P.  the  manner  in  which  he  performed  the 
duties  of  his  office  won  golden  opinion  from  all  who  had  the  pleasure  of  witnessing  the  installation  of  officers 
and  the  ceremonies  incident  thereto.  In  the  discharge  of  all  duties  of  an  Odd  Fellow  in  the  Subordinate  Lodge, 
the  Rebekah  Lodge  or  the  Encampment,  he  is  punctilious,  active  and  energetic,  always  courteous,  is  popu- 
lar among  his  fraters  and  business  men ;  on  all  questions  pertaining  to  the  welfare  of  the  Order  he  has  positive 
opinions  and  expresses  them  without  fear,  favor  or  partiality.  A  safe  man,  a  good  adviser  and  a  loyal  friend, 
the  affairs  of  the  Encampment  branch  of  the  Order  will  be  safe  in  his  hands,  when  in  the  course  of  time  he 
is  called  to  administer  the  high  office  of  Grand  Patriarch. 


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Fresh  Cut  Flowers  and 

Bouquets. 

Special  attention  given  to 

Wedding  and  Funeral  orders. 

Artistic  Decorations  and 

Designs,  and  other  work 

attended  to. 

Ornamental  and  Flowering 

Plants. 

Natural  Flowers  Preserved. 

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Corner  of  Jessie  Street 

SAN  FRANCISCO,  CAL. 
Telephone  Main  1512 


THOS    H.  HASKINS 


C    F.  LEEGE 


LEEQE  &  HASKINS 


IMPORTERS    OF 


Coffees 

Teas  and  Spices 


BAKING  POWDER, 

EXTRACTS, 

FOREIGN  AND  DOMESTIC 

MATCHES,  ETC. 


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French  Dinner,  50  cents 

Short  Orders  at  Reasonable  Prices 

First-class  Service 

Private  Dining  Rooms  and  Banquet 
Halls 

Weddings  and  Societies'  Parties 
very  carefully  attended  to 


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Brick  Building,  containing  300 
Handsomely  Purnished  Rooms 
with  all  Modern  Improvements. 
Centrally  Located. 

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From  $1.25  to  $2  50  per  Day 
European  Plan — 

From  50  cts.  to  $2.00  per  Day 

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GBAM)   PA  TR1ARCHS—  Continued. 

Date  of  Service.  Residence. 

CHARLES  N.  FOX 1868-69 San  Francisco 

E.  W.  ROBERTS 1869-70 Deceased 

COLUMBUS  BARTLETT    .    .   t 1870-71  ..":,' San  Francisco 

LEWIS  KORN 1871-72 Deceased 

E.  W.  BRADFORD 1872-73  .   . Deceased 

GEO.  H.  MORRISON 1873-74  .   .    .   . Berkeley 

SAMUEL  ISAACKS 1874-75 Deceased 

ALBERT  SHEPARD 1875-76 Deceased 

H.  S.  WINN 1876-77 San  Francisco 

I.  W.  HAYS,  Jr 1877-78 Grass  Valley 

JOHN  F.  BROWN 1878-79 San  Francisco 

LEE  ELLSWORTH       1879-80 Petaluma 


O.  W.  Erlewine,  Past  Grand  Patriarch 

O.  W.  Erlewine  was  initiated  into  Elk  Grove  Lodge  No.  274,  Sacramento  County,  in  1880,  and  has 
been  an  active  worker  in  the  subordinate  Lodge  continuously  since.  In  1884  he  withdrew  from  this  Lodge 
and  joined  his  fortunes,  fraternally,  with  Capitol  Lodge  No.  87,  of  the  City  of  Sacramento,  and  is  now  a 
Past  Grand  of  that  Lodge.  He  joined  Occidental  Encampment  No.  42,  in  1882,  and  is  now  a  Past  Chief  Patriarch 
of  that  Encampment.  He  has  been  a  member  of  the  Patriarchs  Militant  from  the  date  of  the  organization  of 
that  branch  of  the  Order,  and  is  a  Past  Captain  of  Canton,  Sacramento  No.  1.  He  served  this  Canton  as 
Captain  for  six  years  continuously,  during  which  time  the  Canton  won  at  competitive  drilling  cash  prizes  to 
the  amount  of  $1,500.  Out  of  five  contests  this  Canton  won  three,  one  of  these  being  won  at  the  Sovereign 
Grand  Lodge,  held  in  Portland  in  1892.  In  addition  to  the  prize  won  by  the  Canton  at  the  Sovereign  Grand 
Lodge  Session,  Brother  Erlewine  was  awarded  the  prize  of  $50  for  the  best  commanding  officer.  Past 
Grand  Patriarch  Erlewine  has  been  successively  elected  Grand  Junior  Warden,  Grand  Senior  Warden, 
Grand  High  Priest,  and,  at  the  session  of  1897,  was  elected  Grand  Patriarch,  conducting  the  affairs  of 
Patriarchal  Odd  Fellowship  well,  and  handing  over  to  his  successor,  Grand  Patriarch  Harris,  the  Grand 
Encampment  affairs  in  splendid  condition.  For  several  years  he  has  conducted  the  public  schools  at  Sacra- 
mento in  a  highly  satisfactory  manner. 

W.  T.  GALLOWAY 1880-81 San  Francisco 

R.  S.  ROBBINS 1881-82 Deceased 

E.  H.  BLACK 1882-83 San  Francisco 

J.  H.  APPLEGATE,  Jr 1883-84 .' Deceased 


S.  N.  WOOD  &  CO. 

Ready-made  clothes        Tailor-made  clothes 


We  make  a  brand  of  clothing  which  we 
term  "Yeargood."  These  suits  and  over- 
coats are  made  in  such  an  approved  and 
careful  manner  that  we  take  the  responsi- 
bility of  guaranteeing  them  for  one  year 
against  any  imperfections. 

"Yeargood"  clothing  sells  for  $12.50  to 
$25.00.    Our  guarantee  is 

Money  returned  if  you  want  it;  or 

Clothes  kept  in  repair  free  one  year. 

Furnishings 

This  department  constitutes  neckwear, 
hosiery,  underwear,  shirts  and  outing 
goods  for  men. 

We  sell  at  from  10%  to  20%  less  than 
exclusive  dealers. 

The  stock  comprises  the  latest  out  in 
this  line. 


Our  tailoring  department  is  the  largest 
and  most  complete  on  the  Pacific  coast. 
We  buy  cloth  in  large  amounts  and  show 
hundreds  of  exclusive  and  staple  patterns. 

Our  tailor-made  suits  are  all  wool  and 
are  made  in  all  the  styles. 

All-wool  tailor-made  suits  from  $10.00 
up. 

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Hats 


We  are  very  strong  on  hats— show  all 
the  latest  shapes  and  colors  at  prices  that 
are  right.  We  are  agents  for  the  famous 
Hawes  Hats  for  $3.00.  We  fully  guaran- 
tee them — satisfaction,  your  money  returned 
or  a  new  hat  free  of  charge. 


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GRAND  PA  TRIARCHS—  Continued. 

Date  of  Service.  Residence. 

W.  W.  LYMAN" 1884-85 St.  Helena 

L.  A.  SIMON 1885-86 Oroville 

J.  F.  CROSETT 1886-87 San  Francisco 

A.  R.  LORD 1887-88 Nevada  City 

JOHN   A.  NACE 1888-89 San  Francisco 

SAMUEL  B.  SMITH 1889-90 Sacramento 


ARTHUR  P.  MORSE 
JAMES  LEONARD  . 
C.  W.  SAVAGE  .  .  . 
L.  VV.  S.  DOWNS  .  . 
GEO.  F.  ROESCH  .    . 


1890-91 San  Bernardino 

1891-92 Merced 

1892-93 Santa  Rosa 

1893-94 Alameda 

1894-95 Stockton 

GEO.  W.  REID 1895-96      Santa  Cruz 

J.  T.  DORAN 1896-97      Tulare 

O.  W.  ERLEWINE 1897-98 Sacramento 

OFFICIAL    MEDAL. 

This  Souvenir  Badge  baa  been  adopted  liy 
the  Odd  Fellows  for  the  coming  Golden 
Jubilee.  It  was  designed  and  patented  by 
II.  s.  Winn,  Past  Grand  Patriarch,  and  Past 
President  of  the  Veteran  Odd  Fellows'  Asso- 
ciation, and  represents  not  only  the  early 
history  of  Odd  Fellowship  In  this  Jurisdic- 
tion, but  will  recall  to  the  minds  of  all  old 
pioneers  the  days  when  the  money  known  as 
•50.00  "slugs"  was  in  circulation,  being  the 
shape  and  color  of  that  fascinating  coin. 
The  portrait  represents  Samuel  I'arker.  tbe 
first  Grand  Master  and  Grand  Patriarch  of 
the  Order  on  this  Coast.  The  emblems 
represent  the  four  branches  of  the  Order. 


H.  S.  Winn,  Tast  Grand  Patriarch 

H.  S.  Winn  was  born  in  Nashua,  New  Hampshire,  May  4,  1824;  was  initiated  into  Franklin  Lodge  No. 
23,  Boston,  December  13,  1844,  and  Trimont  Encampment  No.  2,  Boston,  May  10,  1845.  On  the  fourth  day  of 
February,  1852.  he  started  for  California  on  the  ill-fated  steamer  Worth  America,  which  was  wrecked  off  the 
coast  of  Mexico,  and  in  common  with  the  other  passengers  Buffered  many  hardships.  After  a  detention  on 
the  beach  with  eleven  hundred  other  passengers  he,  with  several  others,  made  the  journey  of  ninety  miles  on 
muleback  to  Acapulco,  thence  by  sailing  vessel  to  San  Francisco  where  he  arrived  July  8, 1852.  The  following 
day  he  proceeded  to  Sacramento  where  he  opened  the  pioneer  Boston  Bakery.  Business  was  good,  profits 
large,  and  in  1859  he  retired  from  business  with  a  fortune.  The  great  flood  of  1861-62  swept  away  all  he  had. 
In  1862  he  went  to  Virginia  City,  Nevada,  and  engaged  in  general  merchandising,  and  also  conducted  an 
extensive  lumber  yard.  In  1863  he  joined  Nevada  Lodge  No.  7,  of  Virginia  City,  Nevada,  and  also  Pioneer 
Encampment  No.  1.  He  passed  the  Chairs  in  this  Encampment.  Withdrawing  from  Nevada  Lodge  he 
became  a  charter  member  of  Olive  Branch  Lodge  No.  12,  and  was  the  first  Noble  Grand.  He  entered  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Nevada  in  1867.  In  May,  1870,  he  entered  the  Grand  Encampment  of  California.  In  1875  this 
body  placed  him  in  the  position  of  Grand  High  Priest  from  the  floor.  In  1876  he  was  elected  Grand  Patriarch. 
In  1879  he  represented  the  Grand  Encampment  in  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge.  He  is  one  of  the  original 
members  of  the  Veterans'  Association  of  California;  a  Past  President,  and  at  present  is  Chairman  of  the 
Board  of  Directors  of  that  body;  a  member  of  Canton  No.  5,  Patriarchs  Militant,  of  San  Francisco;  holds 
membership  in  Oriental  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  90;  is  a  member  of  the  Executive  Committee  of  the  Golden 
Jubilee  Celebration,  and  Chairman  of  the  Committee  on  Souvenir  Badges,  and  is  designer  of  the  same. 
Brother  Winn  has  been  a  member  of  the  Order  fifty  five  years;  is  now  hale  and  hearty,  always  ready  to 


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TT  CREATES  a  natural  appetite,  makes 
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nerves,  removes  depression  of  spirits  and 
fortifies  the  system  against  contracting  dis- 
eases. Its  action  during  convalescence 
from  debilitating  diseases  is  remarkable.  It 
is  not  a  patent  medicine,  but  the  prescrip- 
tion of  a  reputable  physician. 

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labor  for  the  cause  of  Odd  Fellowship,  and  there  are  few  young  men  so  capable  of  exertion  or  more  active;  a 
man  of  character  and  sterling  worth,  whose  influence  is  always  exerted  for  the  bettering  of  his  fellows. 
During  his  whole  life  he  has  never  tasted  alcoholic  liquor  nor  used  tobacco  in  any  form.  Brother  Winn  is  a 
friend  at  all  times  and  under  all  circumstances,  and  is  ever  ready  to  extend  a  helping  hand  to  those  in  need. 


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OSEPH  FOSTER Grand  High  Priest San  Diego 
L  D.  GUMMOE Grand  Senior  Warden Grass  Valley 

WM.  H.  BARNES Grand  Scribe I.  O.  O.  F.  Hall,  San  Francisco 

GEO.  W.  LEMONT Grand  Treasurer San  Francisco 


J.  F.  Crosett,  Past  Grand  Patriarch 

J.  F.  Crosett  was  born  in  Boston  in  1844  of  Puritan  stock.  At  an  early  age  he  came  to  California  and 
located  at  Grass  Valley,  where  he  learned  the  art  of  type  setting.  In  1863  be  changed  his  residence  to  San 
Francisco.  February  10,  1870,  he  was  initiated  in  Pacific  Lodge,  I.  O.  O.  F. ;  in  1878  he  became  Noble  Grand  of 
this  Lodge;  in  1880  was  D.  D.  G.  M.  In  1875  he  joined  Golden  Gate  Encampment  No.  1,  and  in  1879  was  Chief 
Patriarch :  1883  and  1884  was  D.  D.  G.  P  for  District  No.  1 ;  in  1886  he  was  elected  Grand  Patriarch,  and  under 
his  leadership  Patriarchal  Odd  Fellowship  was  greatly  advanced ;  in  1888-89  he  represented  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment of  California  in  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge;  in  1888  he  held  again  the  ofBoe  of  D.  D.  G.  P.  He  became  a 
member  of  Canton  No.  5.  Patriarchs  Militant,  and  served  on  the  Staff  of  General  E.  H.  Black  as  Assistant 
Surgeon,  with  the  rank  of  Captain.  In  1887  he  was  appointed  Major  and  Assistant  Adjutant-General  to 
Brigadier-General  E.  K.  Russell :  April  26, 1888  was  commissioned  as  Assistant  Adjutant-General  on  Brigadier- 
General  E.  H.  Black's  Staff,  which  ofnce  he  held  for  six  years;  April  27,  1894,  was  elected  Brigadier-General 
Patriarchs  Militant,  for  three  years;  was  elected  President  of  Veteran  Odd  Fellows'  Association  of  California 
in  1897,  for  one  year.  After  a  continuous  membership  of  twenty-five  years  with  Pacific  Lodge,  Brother  Crosett 
withdrew  in  March.  1895,  to  join  Unity  Lodge  No.  131,  of  which  he  is  now  a  member.  Out  of  twenty-nine 
years'  membership  in  the  Order,  twenty-seven  years  have  been  spent  in  active  official  work. 

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Representatives  to  tl)e  3overeto;n  Grand  L,odge 

The  following  Patriarchs  have  represented  the  Grand  Encampment  in  the 
Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  (the  dates  attached  are  the  years  of  their  service):  T. 
Rodgers  Johnson,  1858;  David  Kendall,  1859;  J.  A.  Hickok,  1861;  A.  S.  Iredale, 
i860;  T.  C.  Osborn,  1862;  Henry  Kimball,  1863;  N.  W.  Sinister,  1864;  D.  Nor- 
cross,  1865-1866;  W.  A.  Gilman,  D.  Meker,  1867;  George  M.  Garwood,  D.  B. 
Woolf,  1868;  B.  W.  Barnes,  1869;  Chas.  N.  Fox,  1869-1870;  Nathan  Porter,  1870- 
1871- 1872- 1 873- 1 874-1875- 1876- 1877;  D.  McLaren,  1871-1872;  C.  H.  Randall, 
1 873- 1874- 1 879-1880- 1 88 1- 1 882- 1883- 1884- 1 885- 1 886- 1 887- 1 888;  Jacob  F.  Miller, 
1875-1876;  F.  P.  Dann,  1877-1878;  George  W.  Lewis,  1880;  Grove  L.  Johnson, 
1881;  W.  T.  Galloway,  1882;  L.  L.  Alexander,  1883- 1884- 1885;  W.  W.  Lyman, 


A.  It.  Lord,  Past  Grand  Patriarch  and  Past  Grand  Recorder 

Brother  A.  R.  Lord,  P.  G.  P.  and  P.  G.  R..  of  Nevada  City  is  a  native  of  Maine  and  came  to  California 
with  his  father  in  1858.  He  was  initiated  into  Oustomah  Lodge  No.  16  in  1871.  He  at  once  became  an  active 
worker,  passing  the  Chairs  in  1873  and  representing  his  Lodge  in  the  Grand  Lodge  in  1874,  and  has  continued 
one  of  its  representatives  to  the  Grand  Lodge  most  of  the  time  since.  He  was  admitted  a  member  of  Union 
Encampment  No.  11  at  Grass  Valley  in  1871  and  the  same  year  formed  one  of  the  charter  members  that 
instituted  Mistletoe  Lodge  No.  47,  and  since  1875  there  has  been  very  few  more  regular  attendants  at  Grand 
Encampment  sessions  than  Brother  Lord.  He  was  elected  Grand  Patriarch  in  1887;  visited  nearly  every 
Encampment  in  the  State,  adding  largely  to  the  membership;  in  1888  he  was  elected  Grand  Representative 
and  wTas  one  of  the  California  Representatives  to  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  at  the  sessions  of  188S)  and  189(1; 
is  a  member  of  Neva  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  119;  was  one  of  the  early  members  of  San  Francisco  Canton  No  5 
and  helped  form  Neva  No.  6;  was  Aid  on  the  staff  of  Gen.  Russell  and  of  Gen.  Black,  with  the  rank  of  Captain 
Brother  Lord  is  a  member  of  the  Veteran  Odd  Fellows'  Association  and  still  an  active  worker  in  the  Order. 

1886-1887;  J.  F.  Crosett,  1889;  A.  R.  Lord,  1889-1890;  Jno.  A.  Nace,  1890;  S.  B. 
Smith,  1891-1892;  A.  S.  Ward,  1891;  A.  P.  Morse,  1892-1893;  Jas.  Leonard,  1893- 
1894;  C.  W.  Savage,  1894-1895;  L.  W.  S.  Downs,  1895-1896;  Geo.  F.  Roesch. 
1896-1897;  George  W.  Reid,  1897-1898;  J.  T.  Doran,  1898-1899;  O.  W.  Erlewine, 
1899. 


Sacramento  Relief  Association 


No  mind  can  conceive,  no  words  can  tell,  the  work  done  by  this  Association 
among  the  sick  and  dying,  without  asking  as  to  creed  or  caring  to  know  if 
they  were  Odd  Fellows,  organized  in  the  name  of  Friendship,  Love  and  Truth, 
at  a  time  when  the  minds  of  men  were  generally  filled  with  the  desire  for  gain 
and  the  gentle  voice  of  woman  was  heard  in  but  few  places  in  California.  Homes 
were  comparatively  few,  and  the  ordinary  comforts  of  life  to  many  unknown. 
We  extract  from  the  history  of  Sacramento  written  by  that  gifted  scholar,  skilled 
physician  and  zealous  Odd  Fellow,  Dr.  John  F.  Morse,  who  says:  "The  first 
and  most  effective  relief,  the  first  organized  effort  to  visit  the  sick,  to  relieve  the 
distressed  and  bury  the  dead  were  made  by  the  fraternity  of  Odd  Fellows.  The 
first  lights  of  effective  charity  that  gleamed  upon  the  visions  of  hundreds  of  the 

sick  and  dying  ascend- 
ed from  the  alter  fires 
of  this  glorious  broth- 
erhood. Although  de- 
nied the  privilege  of  a 
complete  organization, 
they  yet  came  to- 
gether, bound  them- 
selves by  an  informal 
pledge,  and  like  a  band 
of  pure  Samaritans  de- 
voted themselves  with 
untiring  zeal  to  the 
wants  and  necessities 
of  suffering  humanity. 
General  A.  M.  Winn 
was  elected  President 
of  the  Association, 
than  whom  no  man 
could  have  been  more 
active  in  his  charity 
Daniel  McLaren,  Sec- 
retary, and  Captain  E. 
K.  Gallup,  Treasurer; 
every  member  of  this 
body  became  one  of  a 
visiting  committee 
whose  duty  it  was  to 
keep  the  society  con- 
stantly advised  of  every  dependent  subject  of  distress  coming  to  their  knowledge. 
From  this  Association,  the  history  of  which  would  thrill  the  heart  of  every  lover 
of  humanity,  an  immense  and  unmeasurable  amount  of  relief  was  dispensed.  But 
this  was  not  sufficient  to  dissipate  the  increasing  calamity.  Men  still  sickened 
and  died  without  assistance.  Men  were  still  buried  in  the  filth  of  an  unattended 
sickness,  and  frequently  without  the  benefit  of  being  sewed  up  in  a  blanket  for 
interment.  Rough  pine  coffins  ranged  from  $60  to  $150,  and  it  was  not  expected 
that  in  the  midst  of  such  distress  and  poverty  coffins  could  be  always  procured. 
The  Association  of  Odd  Fellows  spent  thousands  of  dollars  for  coffins  alone; 
and,  when  General  Winn  became  the  executive  officer  of  the  city  government, 
August  25th,  no  man  was  denied  a  coffin  burial."  The  Association  was  formed 
August  20,  1849.  General  A.  M.  Winn  was  born  in  London  County,  Va.,  April 
27,  1810.    Daniel  McLaren  was  born  in  New  York,  September  12,  1819. 


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TI)e  General  Relief  Committee 


O.  O.  F. 


By  W.  A.  S.  Nicholson,  Past  President 


z^XHE  first  General  Relief  Committee  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows 
^■^^  of  the  State  of  California  was  organized  at  Sacramento,  California,  on  the  20th 
day  of  August,  1849,  Brother  A.  M.  Winn  being  President  and  Brother  Daniel 
McLaren,  Secretary.  The  Committee  then  was  known  as  the  "  Odd  Fellows' 
Association  of  Sacramento." 

Those  were  trying  times  for  visiting  committees,  and  Bro.  Winn,  in  reporting 
to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  1857,  speaks  feelingly  of  the  work  done  in  those  early  days, 
as  follows:  "Their  charter  to  work  was  the  principles  of  charity  implanted 
within  them.  Their  Lodge  room  was  confined  to  no  definite  boundary;  the  earth 
was  its  ground  floor,  and  the  canopy  of  ethereal  blue  its  dome.  Nor  were  the 
labors  confined  to  Odd  Fellows  only,  but  the  hundreds  that  were  then  suffering 
here  were,  all  alike,  recipients  of  their  bountiful  care."  He  then  refers  to  the 
■committee  as  "  Our  Heaven-Chartered  Association,"  and  now  after  50  years  the 


W.  A.  S.  Nicholson 

Brother  W.  A.  S.  Nicholson,  Chairman  of  the  Reception  Committee  of  the  Golden  Jubilee  Celebration, 
T.  O.  O.  F.,  was  born  in  New  Orleans,  La.,  50  years  ago.  He  arrived  in  San  Francisco  in  March,  1861,  where  he 
has  resided  continuously  ever  since.  He  received  his  education  at  the  University  (City)  College,  this  city, 
which  school  was  conducted  for  a  number  of  years  at  the  southeast  corner  of  Geary  and  Stockton  Streets, 
where  the  Spring  Valley  Water  Works  Building  now  stands.  He  studied  law  in  this  city  with  Honorable 
Walter  Van  Dyke,  now  an  Associate  Justice  of  the  Supreme  Court  of  this  State,  and  was  admitted  to  practice 
in  the  Supreme  Court  of  California  on  October  21,  1872.  Brother  Nicholson  was  married  in  1877  to  Miss  Mary 
E.  Clark,  a  teacher  in  the  Public  Schools  of  this  city  at  the  time.  They  have  one  child,  a  young  man  18  years 
of  age— Walter  E.  Nicholson.  Brother  Nicholson  became  an  Odd  Fellow  October  5, 1887,  having  joined  Golden 
West  Lodge  No.  322,  by  initiation.  He  is  a  Past  Grand  of  that  Lodge  and  served  as  a  delegate  to  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  this  State  two  successive  terms,  being  now  a  member  of  the  Committee  on  Laws  of  Subordinates  of 
the  Grand  Lodge.  Brother  Nicholson  is  also  a  Past  President  of  the  Board  of  Relief,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  of  this  city. 
He  has  also  served  the  city  and  county  as  Justice  of  the  Peace,  Police  Judge,  Prosecuting  Attorney  (two 
terms).  Special  Counsel  for  the  city  and  county  (three  terms),  and  has  also  been  a  member  of  the  Republican 
State  Central  Committee  and  of  the  Republican  County  Committee.  Brother  Nicholson  always  takes  an 
interest  in  Odd  Fellowship,  and  can  always  be  found  busily  engaged  where  there  is  any  work  to  do  for  the 
good  of  the  Order. 

Relief  Committees  of  our  Order  in  this  State  are  under  the  same  charter,  and 
under  the  same  banner  of  "  Friendship,  Love  and  Truth  "  are  still  marching 
on  to  the  relief  of  those  who  are  sick  and  in  distress.  The  General  Relief  Com- 
mittee, I.  O.  O.  F.,  of  San  Francisco  was  instituted  December  6,  1852,  and  was 
recognized  and  its  legality  established  at  the  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  in  1854, 


Five   Years-    Record 


—  OF    THE  — 


6reat  Rome  Building  Institution 


AS-ETS  -  June  30,  1894 

8109,877.90 

Profit  and  Reserve  Fund 

817,739.06 


ASSETS        -  -        June  30,  1895 

8185,400.29 

Profit  and  Reserve  Fund 

826,657.26 


ASSETS  -  -  June  30, 1S9G 

8324,522.07 

Profit  and  Reserve  Fund 

841,231.87 


ASSETS         -  -  -         June  30,  1897 

$562,919.34 

Profit  and  Reserve  Fund 

866,157.71 


ASSETS  -  -  -  June  30,  U 

8986,401.30 
Profit  and  Reserve  Fund 
8107,777.45 


ASSETS        -  -  -  -  June  30, 189!* 

$1,3J  1 ,845.14 

Profit  and  Reserve  Fund 

$169,769.93 


Continental  Building  and  Loan  Association 

OF    CALIFORNIA 

222    Sansome    St.,    San    Francisco 


THE  GENERAL  RELIEF  COMMITTEE,  I.  O.  O.  F.  135 

and  "  given  power  to  grant  relief,  to  demand  a  return  of  moneys  expended,  and 
to  have  charge  of  all  things  relating  to  visiting  brothers  holding  good  and  valid 
cards,  asking  for  relief." 

At  the  time  of  the  establishment  of  the  General  Relief  Committee  of  San 
Francisco  there  were  only  two  Lodges  of  Odd  Fellows  in  existence  there,  viz, 
California  Lodge  No.  1  and  San  Francisco  Lodge  No.  3.  The  brothers  who 
composed  the  committee  were  almost  in  despair  at  the  magnitude  of  their  work, 
and  were  almost  disheartened  at  the  appalling  number  of  calls  for  assistance;  and 
yet  they  struggled  on  in  the  face  of  adversity.  The  city  being  the  terminus  of  all 
the  steamers  bearing  passengers  from  the  Atlantic  States,  hundreds  of  indigent 
Odd  Fellows  were  attracted  here,  many  of  whom  left  home  with  barely  enough 
to  pay  their  passage  to  California.  A  great  many,  if  not  the  majority,  were  newly 
made  Odd  Fellows,  knowing  but  little  of  the  principles  of  the  Order.  Directly 
upon  their  arrival  many  of  them  applied  for  money  to  go  to  the  mines,  which  was 
generously  donated  with  hardly  a  dissenting  voice.  Many  became  ill  on  the 
steamers,  and  were  hurried  to  the  various  hospitals.  They  were  cared  for  by  the 
Order,  their  expenses  paid,  and  at  the  end  were  sent  away  rejoicing.    Many  were 


Louis  Kragen 

Louis  Kragen  was  born  in  the  City  of  New  York,  April  17,  1860,  and  came  to  California  with  his  parents 
in  1862,  and  while  not  a  Californian  by  birth  he  comes  so  near  to  it  that  any  Parlor  of  Native  Sons  of  the 
Golden  West  might  well  afford  to  accept  him  as  a  member.  He  received  his  education  in  the  public  schools  of 
San  Francisco,  and  entered  into  business  in  1880.  He  was  initiated  into  Golden  Gate  Lodge  No.  204  February 
13,  1894,  becoming  at  once  an  active,  energetic  working:  member  of  the  Lodge.  He  held  various  offices  in  the 
Lodge,  always  equipping  himself  creditably  and  doing  energetically  whatever  there  was  given  him  to  do. 
He  was  elected  Noble  Grand  January  1,  1897,  and  during  the  month  of  August,  1896,  while  holding  office  of 
Vice  Grand  and  by  virtue  of  this  office  representing  his  Lodge  in  the  General  Relief  Committee,  he  was 
elected  Treasurer,  and  held  the  office  for  two  years.  During  his  term  of  office  in  the  General  Relief  Commit- 
tee he  was  presented  with  a  handsomely  engrossed  set  of  resolutions  from  the  Committee,  expressive  of  their 
appreciation.  At  the  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  1899.  Brother  Kragen  was  appointed  District  Deputy  Grand 
Master  of  District  No.  68  He  is  also  a  member  of  the  Executive  Committee  of  the  Golden  Jubilee,  and  here, 
as  elsewhere,  has  shown  his  activity  and  good  business  sense.  He  is  married,  has  two  boys  and  five  girls,  his 
oldest  child  is  a  boy  of  fifteen. 

never  heard  of  afterwards, and  many  returned, — some  in  the  flush  of  success,  some 
discouraged  and  heartbroken,  without  families  to  tend  them  when  sick  or  friends 
to  care  for  them,  other  than  their  brothers  of  the  Relief  Committee. 

On  July  24,  1853,  Harmony  Lodge  No.  13  sent  representatives  to  the  Com- 
mittee, on  October  2d  Yerba  Buena  No.  15  joined, and  on  December  nth  Templar 
No.  17  also  sent  representatives,  making  five  Lodges  in  all;  and  as  the  Secretary 
reports  to  Grand  Master  S.  H.  Parker  "  they  made  a  perfect  and  complete  organ- 
ization." Twenty-six  Lodges  at  this  date,  September,  1899,  have  representatives 
in  the  Relief  Committee. 

The  Committee  has  the  same  number  of  elective  officers,  with  the  exception 
of  Vice-President,  now,  that  it  had  48  years  ago,  to  wit,  President,  Secretary  and 


THE  GENERAL  RELIEF  COMMITTEE,  I.  O.  O.  F.  137 

Treasurer,  and  their  duties  are  the  same  now  as  then.  Meetings  were  then  held 
on  Sunday  as  they  are  now,  and  the  work  is  about  the  same,  except  that  at  this 
later  day  the  Vice-President  has  charge  of  all  appeals  for  assistance  from  widows 
and  orphans. 

The  amount  of  relief  granted  by  the  Committee  from  June  30,  1853,  to  March 
21,  1854,  was  $1,023.25.  In  the  same  period  of  time  the  present  Committee  would 
grant  relief  to  the  amount  of  over  $12,000.  Besides  financial  assistance  these 
Relief  Committees  have  in  the  past  years  found  employment  for  many  brothers. 
Numerous  cases  could  be  cited  where  relatives  have  been  brought  together, 
orphaned  children  fitted  out  with  all  necessary  clothing,  their  fares  paid  to  distant 
homes  in  the  East.  Cases  came  under  the  writer's  notice  in  the  Relief  Committee 
a  couple  of  years  ago,  where  the  Vice-President  took  an  orphan  boy  to  his  home 
and  fed  and  clothed  him,  and  the  Relief  Committee  corresponded  with  relatives 
and  obtained  passes  on  the  railroads,  placed  the  boy  in  the  charge  of  Odd  Fellow 
conductors  and  trainmen,  and  sent  him  on  his  way  rejoicing.     In  another  case 


Lucien  L.  Eejiv,  Past  Grand 

Brother  Remy  was  initiated  in  Frarco-Americaine  Lodge  No  207  on  the  9th  of  May,  1895.  After  serving 
in  subordinate  Chairs,  he  was  installed  Noble  Grand,  January  7,  1897.  and  served  the  full  term,  at  the  end  of 
which  time  he  was  elected  President  of  the  San  Francisco  Board  of  Relief,  August  4,  1897,  and  served  therein 
a  term  of  six  months.  Besides  being  prominent  among  the  Odd  Fellows  of  San  Francisco,  he  is  an  active 
member  and  past  officer  in  the  Improved  Order  of  Red  Men.  Brother  Remy  has  been  in  active  business  life  in 
San  Francisco  for  the  past  twelve  yeais,  during  seven  of  which  he  has  been  engaged  as  salesman  of  the  Del 
Monte  Milling  Company. 

the  widow  of  a  Past  Grand  officer  of  one  of  the  Eastern  states  was  found  in 
absolute  want,  and  was  placed  in  a  comfortable  home,  and  her  deceased  husband's 
Lodge  notified.  In  another  instance  an  Odd  Fellow  was  found  in  jail  unjustly 
accused,  with  no  friend  to  help  him  or  prove  his  innocence.  The  Relief  Com- 
mittee took  up  his  case,  hired  a  lawyer  for  him,  had  the  facts  presented  to  the 
Court,  and  the  brother  was  acquitted.  He  subsequently  visited  the  Committee 
and  paid  back  every  dollar  expended  on  his  behalf.  These  are  only  a  few  of  the 
thousands  of  cases  which  might  be  related  where  the  distress  call  has  been 
promptly  answered  with  substantial  assistance.  The  work  of  the  Relief  Com- 
mittee is  one  of  "  Love,  Friendship  and  Truth  "  as  well  as  duty.  It  is  rare  that  a 
fine  has  to  be  imposed  for  neglect  of  duty,  and  the  Noble  Grand  and  Vice  Grand 
of  each  Lodge  attend  cheerfully  each  Sunday  morning,  and  labor  hard  while  other 
people  are  enjoying  themselves  at  the  park  or  at  the  seaside.  Besides  the  meeting 
on  Sunday  there  are  the  visitations  during  the  week,  all  of  which  take  time,  but 


...  The  German  General  Benevolent  Society  ... 


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SAN    FRANCISCO,    CAL. 


GENERAL  OFFICE 

360  Geary  Street 

Telephone  Main  1557 


HOSPITAL 
Cor.  Fourteenth  and  Noe  Sts. 

Telephone  West  268 


H.   C.  JORDAN,  General  Agent 


F.   ROSENBAUM,  Superintendent 


DR.  F.  FEHLEISEN,  General  Surgery 

DR.  R.  W.  BAUM,  Internal  Diseases 


VISITING  STAFF 

DR.  HENRY  KREUTZMANN,  Gynecologist 
DR.  G.  DRESEL,  Eye,  Ear,  Throat  and  Nose 


DR.  B.  MaoMONAGLE 
DR.  M.  REGENSBURGER 
DR.  W.  A.  MARTIN 


CONSULTING    STAFF 

DR.  D.  W.  MONTGOMERY 
DR.  P.  DE  VECCHI 
E.  O.  JELLINEK 


DR.  L.  NEWMARK 
DR.  A.  WILHELM 
T.  C.  RETHERS 


RESIDENT  STAFF 

DR.  CHAS.  H.  ROESE,  and  three  Internes 


CITY   PHYSICIANS 

DR.  MAX  SOLOMON  DR.  CONRAD  WEIL 


No  hospital  on  the  Pacific  Coast  can  vie  with  the  German  in  beauty  and  healthfulness  of  location  and 
environment.  It  is  situated  on  sloping  ground  in  the  sunny,  fog-free  part  of  the  city.  Stately  trees,  grassy 
lawns,  and  an  abundance  of  flower  beds  lend  the  place  more  the  air  of  a  luxurious  country  home  than  of  a  city 
hospital.    The  very  aspect  of  the  place  is  soothing  and  reassuring. 

Notwithstanding  the  fact  that  the  hospital  in  its  present  condition  successfully  competes  with  any  simi- 
lar institution  on  the  Coast,  the  German  General  Benevolent  Society,  in  its  progressive  endeavors,  has 
resolved  to  erect  on  its  present  beautiful  grounds,  a  more  spacious  and  absolutely  modern  hospital,  to  meet 
the  constantly  increasing  demands  of  its  numerous  patrons.  The  probable  cost  of  the  new  building  alone  has 
been  estimated  at  $250,000. 

Physicians  may  attend  their  own  cases  without  apprehension  or  interference,  as  no  one  entering  the  hos- 
pital as  the  private  patient  of  any  physician  can  become  a  hospital  patient  during  his  or  her  sojourn  there. 

FOR  ODD  FELLOWS 

Reduced  Rates  have  been  Established  and  Operations  are  Free  of  Charge 


The  Hospital  can  easily  be  reached  by  the  Castro  and  Haight  Street  cars 
and  by  the  Fillmore  Street  Line 


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139 


all  serve  without  complaint.  This  committee  is  well  equipped  for  the  active  duties 
of  Odd  Fellowship.  We  present  herewith  portraits  and  biographies  of  brothers 
who  have  for  years  been  active  in  its  affairs.  It  has  also  numbered  among  its 
members  many  of  the  men  who  have  made  glorious  the  history  of  California. 
Governors,  senators,  judges  and  statesmen  have  taken  part  in  its  deliberations, 
and  have  subsequently  gone  out  into  the  world,  where  their  names  have  become 
household  words  on  matters  of  patriotism  and  humanitv. 


H.  F.  Schlichting,  Past  Grand 

The  subject  01!  this  sketch  is  the  only  son  of  H.  F.  Schlichting,  Sr.,  a  well-known,  retired  and  respected 
German  business  man  of  this  city,  and  was  born  in  San  Francisco  on  July  2,  1872,  and  is,  therefore,  twenty- 
seven  years  of  age.  He  is  a  Past  Grand  of  Concordia  Lodge  No.  122,  German;  has  passed  through  the  Chairs 
twice;  has  served  as  Treasurer  of  the  General  Relief  Committee;  is  a  Past  Degree  Master;  at  the  last  session 
of  the  Grand  Lodge  finished  his  official  term  as  District  Deputy  Grand  Master  of  District  No.  2,  and  at  the 
present  time  holds  a  position  in  the  Grand  Lodge,  being  on  the  Committee  of  the  Laws  of  Subordinates.  He 
enjoys  the  distinction  of  being  among  the  first  of  native  Californians  to  join  a  German-speaking  Lodge, 
and  was  initiated  by  his  father,  who  was  the  then  Noble  Grand,  and  later  on  was  installed  as  Noble  Grand  of 
his  Lodge  by  his  father,  who  was  at  that  time  the  District  Deputy  Grand  Master.  In  addition  to  being  promi- 
nent in  the  ranks  of  Odd  Fellowship,  he  has  also  served  time  in  kindred  fraternities,  and  is  Past  Trustee  of 
Golden  Gate  Parlor  No.  29,  N.  S.  G.  W.  Mr  Schlichting  is  a  director  and  secretary  of  the  Wreden,  Kohlmoos 
Company  of  this  city.  In  addition  to  his  clerical  business  he  is  an  attorney  engaged  in  the  general  practice 
of  the  law,  being  associated  with  J.  D.  Whaley,  with  offices  in  the  Parrott  Building.  He  seldom  appears  in 
Court,  confining  himself  to  the  more  remunerative  branch  of  counselor. 


Louis  P.  Schord,  Past  Grand 


Louis  P.  Schord  was  initiated  in  Apollo  Lodge  No.  123  on  the  15th  of  May,  1867.  He  afterwards  became 
a  charter  member  of  Cosmopolitan  Lodge  No.  194,  and  was  elected  first  Noble  Grand  of  that  Lodge  December 
13,  1871.  Representing  Cosmopolitan  Lodge,  he  served  as  a  delegate  to  the  Relief  Committee  until  July,  1872 
He  was  made  Patriarch  in  Unity  Encampment  No.  28  April  12,  1869,  and  was  a  delegate  to  the  Relief  Commit- 
tee from  that  Encampment  from  January,  1883  to  1885,  and  during  the  two  years  was  twice  elected  President, 
a  singular  distinction  that  has  been  conferred,  we  believe,  on  no  one  else  by  the  Committee.  His  services  in 
the  Relief  Committee,  as  President,  were  from  January,  1884,  to  January,  1885,  during  which  time  he  was  not 
once  absent  from  any  meeting  of  the  Committee. 


MAX  WOLFEN  &  CO. 

There  are  many  houses  here  of  the  highest  standing  in  the  commission 

line,  and  of  the  best  known  is  Max  Wolfen  &  Co. , 

421    AND   423    FRONT   STREET 

Established  in  1872  by  Max  Wolfen.     After  his  death,  two  years  ago, 

his  son,  Brother  A.  Wolfen,  who  was  associated  with  the  firm  for  the 

past  twelve  years,  assumed  control. 
The  firm  deals  in  butter,  eggs,  cheese,  poultry,  honey,  beans,  wool,  hides,  dried  fruits,  etc.,  and 

are  agents  for  the  "  New  Era  Flouring  Mills,"  and  are  prepared  to  supply  the  trade 

with  a  choice  family  or  bakers'  flour  which  merits  our  guarantee. 
All  consignments  are  sold  to  the  best  advantage,  liberal  advances,  and  returns  are  promptly 

forwarded. 
Mr.  A.  Wolfen  is  a  Past  Grand  of  Ophir  Lodge  No.  171,  I.  O.  O.  F. 


WORK  ERECTED  IN  OR  SHIPPED 


ESTIMATES   AND    DESIGNS 

TO  ALL  PARTS  OF  THE 
FURNISHED  A.    m.  •  ■     ■•  i   l  IkCWl      1^_/      ■        ■  PACIFIC  COAST 


A.  H.  MacNUTT 

Pacific  Granite  and  Marble  Works 


•  ANUFACTURER   OF  ALL   KINDS    OF 


Granite  and    Marble    Monuments    and    Headstones,    Vaults,    Copings,   Etc. 

374  BRANNAN  STREET,  NEAR  THIRD,  SAN   FRANCISCO 

BOX  70  [—^  |_J   C"  |"^  1"^  I   IV  I  ^**  TELEPHONE 

BUILDERS'  EXCHANGE  I     X-  I        I   L__  I      X  I     X  I   I   >l  VJ3  SOUTH  399 

MANUFACTURER    OF 

LODGE,  OFFICE  AND  STORE  FITTINGS 

557-559   BRANNAN  STREET  Hardwood  Interiors  and  General  Mill  Work 

Between  Fourth  and  Fifth,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 
C.  A.  STAHLE  WM.    E.    DUBOIS 

GLOBE  OIL  CO. 

DEALERS    IN 

Coal  Oil,  Gasoline,  Benzine 


ETC.,     ETC. 


•ft 

Delivered  to  any  part  of  San  Francisco,  or  JSM  SIXTEENTH  STREET 

Shipped  to  any  part  of  the  State. 

Grades  and  Prices  to  Suit.  TELEPHONE   BLUE   805  SAN   FRANCISCO 


PURE      POOD  BFFICIENT      SERVICE 

st°rnetetomery  Coffee  and  Lunch  House 

H.      M.      HJUL,      PROPRIETOR 

426  Montgomery  St.,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 

TELEPHONE     MAIN      12B2  NO       LIQUORS       SOLD  HOURS   6  A.M.  TO   8    P.  M. 

l.  c.  SResoizicH  co! 

IMPORTERS   AND   EXPORTERS   OF 

GREEN     HMD     DRIED      f^  l-V  \7  T  ^"P  QL 

ALSO   MANUFACTURERS  OF  THE  ^^  W-^ 

PIONEER  BRAND  OF  SHREDDED  519-521     SHNSOME     ST. 

AND  DESICCATED  COCOANUTS.  FACTORY:  COR.  SANSOME  AND  VALLEJO  STS. 


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141 


A.  G.   CLARK,  Past  Grand 

A.  G.  Clark,  P.  G.,  Past  President  General  Re- 
lief Committee,  I.  O.  O.  F.;  Past  Grand  Cali- 
fornia Lodge  No.  1,  I.  O.  O.  F. ;  joined  the  Order 
November  4,  1889.  Born  in  State  of  Delaware, 
1862;   came  to  California,   1881. 


NOFFSIXGER 


Grand 


W.  A.  Noffsinger,  Past  Grand  and  Past  Pres- 
ident of  the  Board  of  Relief,  was  born  in  Leba- 
non, Russell  County,  Virginia.  February  26.  1866. 
When  two  years  of  age.  his  parents  moved  south, 
stopping  four  years  in  Tennessee,  and  then 
moved  on  to  Macom,    Mississippi. 

The  subject  of  this  sketch  moved  to  San 
Francisco  in  the  fall  of  1891. 

In  January,  1894,  he  was  initiated  in  Ophir 
Lodge  No.  171.  The  following  May  he  was  initi- 
ated into  Templar  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  19.  In 
July,  1894,  he  was  installed  Secretary  of  Ophir 
and  in  January  of  1895,  Vice  Grand.  As  Vice 
Grand  he  became  a  delegate  to  the  Board  of  Re- 
lief where  he  was  elected  Vice-President  at  the 
first  election  after  his  becoming  a  delegate.  In 
July,  1895,  he  was  installed  Noble  Grand  of 
Ophir.  and  in  August  of  the  same  year  he  was 
elected  President  of  the  Board  of  Relief,  where 
he  served  with  much  honor  to  himself,  his  ser- 
vices being  so  appreciated  that  the  Board  pre- 
sented him  with  a  fine  gold  watch  at  the  expira- 
tion of  his  term. 

At  the  meeting  of  the  Grand  Lodge  in  May. 
1895,   where  he  served  as  a  delegate  from   Ophir 


Lodge,  he  was  appointed  Grand  Conductor  for  the 
Grand  Lodge.  He  was  initiated  into  Unity  En- 
campment in  March,   1897. 

The  subject  of  this  sketch  is  a  constant  worker, 
turning  all  his  energies  toward  the  proper  per- 
formance of  any  duty  the  Order  has  placed  upon 
him,  and  is  noted  for  his  promptness  and  dis- 
patch  in  all  matters. 


HOWARD  WALLACE  NOWELL,  Past  Grand 

Brother  Nowell  was  born  in  Iowa,  November  8f 
1871,  and  came  to  California  with  his  parents  while 
yet  a  child.  He  was  initiated  in  Western  Addition 
Lodge  No.  285,  November,  1896;  was  initiated  in 
Oriental  Encampment  No.  57,  in  1898;  was  mustered 
into  Canton  San  Francisco  No.  5,  Patriarchs  Mili- 
tant, September  20,  1898;  joined  Templar  Rebekah 
Lodge  No.  19,  October  8th,  of  that  year; passed  the 
Chairs  of  Vice  Grand  and  Noble  Grand  in  1899,  and 
was  Deputy  Degree  Master  of  Excelsior  Degree 
Lodge  No.  2,  from  January  to  July,  1899.  Brother 
Nowell  was  commissioned  Ensign  in  Canton  No.  5, 
May  2,  1899,  and  served  as  Chairman  of  the  Finance 
Committee  of  the  General  Relief  Committee  from 
February  5,  1899,  to  August  6th,  of  the  same  year. 


JOHN    LAWRENCE    GEARY,    JR.,    Past   Grand 

Brother  Geary  was  born  in  Contra  Costa 
County.  California,  September  22,  1868.  His  par- 
ents were  among  the  early  residents  of  that 
county,  having  settled  near  their  present  home 
in  1853. 

Brother  Geary  was  educated  in  the  public 
schools  of  the  State,  having  been  graduated  from 
the  San  Jose  State  Normal  School  in  June,  1888. 
Although  trained  for  the  profession  of  teaching, 
he  early  evinced  a  liking  for  the  law,  and  his 
associations  at  the  Normal  School,  where  he  was 
recognized  as  the  leader  in  debate  among  his 
fellow  students,  did  much  to  determine  his  fu- 
ture course.  Being  dissatisfied  with  the  limited' 
field  in  teaching,  he  resigned  his  position  a? 
principal  of  the  Mt.  Eden  schools  in  Alameda 
County  in  1891,  and  entered  the  Boston  Univer- 
sity   Law    School,    where,    by    close    application.. 


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1104  MARKET  STREET 

CORNER  MASON,  SAN  FRANCISCO 

AN  ELEGANT 
MODERN 
ROOMING  HOUSE 


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MRS.  CHAS.  C.  GRANT,  Prop. 


LOCATED   IN  Trie   HEART   OP 
RETAIL  BUSINESS  CENTER, 
AND  NEAR   LEADING   RES- 
TAURANTS AND  THEATERS. 

SUNNY  SUITES  AND  SINQLE 
ROOMS  AT  POPULAR  PRICES 

ALL  H ARRET  STREET  CARS 
FROM  THE  FERRIES 
PASS  THE  DOOR. 

TOURISTS  AND  COUNTRY 
VISITORS 
ESPECIALLY  INVITED. 


LOUIS  HAUB 


CHAS.    C.    HAUB 


California  Cafe 

Bakery,   Confectionery,   Coffee   and    Oyster   House 


OPEN  ALL  NIGHT. 


17   AND   19    POWELL   STREET 

Telephone  Cuv  61  HAUB    BROTHERS 

Goods  Sold  over  the  Counter  proprietors 


HOTEL.    ROBINSON 

1049A    MARKET    STREET 


UNDER  NEW  AND  EXCELLENT  MANAGEMENT 

SUNNY  SUITES;    VERY  DESIRABLE 

FIRST-CLASS  TABLE 

QUICK  SERVICE;  REASONABLE  RATES 

ELEVATOR 


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FAMILY  SUITES  A  SPECIALTY 

MRS.  M.  C.  ROBINSON 

FORMERLY    OF   OAKLAND 


Owens  &  Starrs 
coffee  and  Lunch  Places 


No.  7  Ninth  Street 

AND 

No.  9  Sixth  Street 

NEAH   MARKET  ST. 


WE    ARE    LEADERS     IN     OUR     LINE 


GEORGE  GOODMAN  * 

Patentee  and  Manufacturer  of 

Office,  307  Montgomery  Street  in  all  its  branches 

NEVADA  BLOCK 


SCH  I  LLINGER'S    PATENT 

Sidewalk     «£*-    Garden  Walk 

A    SPECIALTY 


SAN  FRANCISCO 


TELEPHONE    WEST    271 


John  Murray 


Successor  to  Creba  &  Sons 


PRACTICAL 

H0RSESH0ER 

1112  Golden  Gate  Ave. 

SAN    FRANCISCO 


«-  Particular  attention         \yE  DO  HORSESHOEING 

paid  to  Diseased  Peet  and  i  ONLY 

Horses  that  interfere. 

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Quarter  Cracks.  AND  RETURNED 


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he  completed  a  three  years'  course  in  two  years 
and  was  graduated  with  honors  in  1893.  In  Feb- 
ruary of  the  same  year  Brother  Geary  applied 
for  admission  to  the  bar  in  the  State  of  Massa- 
chusetts, and,  after  a  rigid  examination  before 
the  Board  of  Examiners,  was  granted  a  license  to 
practice  by  the  Supreme  Judicial  Court  of  the 
Commonwealth  of  Massachusetts.  In  the  fall  of 
1893  Brother  Geary  returned  to  California,  and  in 
January,  1894,  began  the  practice  of  law  in  San 
Francisco.  His  offices  are  in  the  Parrott  Build- 
ing, third  floor. 

A  Republican  in  politics,  Brother  Geary  has 
always  been  an  active  and  enthusiastic  worker 
in  convention  and  on  the  platform  for  the  Re- 
publican  party. 

His  first  instruction  in  Odd  Fellowship  was  re- 
ceived in  Sycamore  Lodge,  located  at  Haywards, 
Alameda  County,  in  1891.  In  1895  he  was  elected 
to  membership  in  Parker  Lodge  No.  124  by  trans- 
fer. Immediately  thereafter  he  was  elected  Vice 
Grand,  becoming  a  Past  Grand  within  eight 
months  of  his  election  to  membership.  In  Feb- 
ruary, 1896,  Brother  Geary  was  elected  President 
of  the  San  Francisco  Board  of  Relief  and  his  ad- 
ministration was  one  of  the  most  successful  in 
the  history  of  the  Board.  In  1897-98  he  repre- 
sented his  Lodge  in  the  Grand  Lodge. 

At  present,  in  addition  to  his  legal  practice. 
Brother  Geary  is  the  Supreme  Executive  of  the 
Sentinels  of  the  Universe,  a  new  fraternal  bene- 
ficiary order,  of  which  he  is  one  of  the  founders. 


SWEENEY,   Past  Grand 


J.  J.   Sweeney,   Past  Grand,   is  D.   D.   G.   M.   of 
District  83,  a  member  of  Los  Banos  Lodge  No.  82. 


HAMILTON 


DOBBIN,    Past    Grand 


Hamilton  H.  Dobbin,  P.  G.  and  P.  C.  P.,  was 
born  in  Belfast,  Ireland,  in  1856;  arrived  in  San 
Francisco  in  1870;  initiated  a  member  of  Abou 
Ben  Adhem  Lodge  No.  112,  1882,  Unity  Encamp- 
ment No.  26,  1896,  Templar  Rebekah  Lodge  No. 
19  in  1899  and  elected  President  of  the  General 
Relief  Committee,   August,   1899. 


ALFRED  P.  BLACK,  Past  Grand 

Brother  Black  is  a  native  of  Pennsylvani  a,  whence 
he  came  to  California  in  1875.  He  has  been  engaged 
in  the  profession  of  the  law  in  San  Francisco  for 
seventeen  years,  and  for  several  years  last  past  has 
i>een  Assistant  District  Attorney  for  the  City  and 
County  of  San  Francisco.  He  is  married  and  has 
three  children  living.  Brother  Black  was  initiated 
in  San  Francisco  Lodge  No.  3,  in  1889.  After  serv- 
ing in  several  subordinate  offices  he  became  Noble 
Grand  in  July,  1891,  and  on  the  twenty-sixth  of  the 
same  month  was  elected  Vice-President  of  the  Gen- 
eral Relief  Committee  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  San 
Francisco.  Brother  Black  has  been  a  member  of 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  California  for  several  years 
past. 


HERMAN  M.  D.  MEYER,  Past  Grand. 


Herman  M.  D.  Meyer  was  born  in  Hanover,  Ger- 
many, in  1867,  and  came  with  his  parents  to 
San  Francisco  in  October  of  the  following  year. 
He  became  a  member  of  Concordia  Lodge  No.  122, 
I.  O.  O.  F.,  about  eight  years  ago  and,  passing  all 
the  Chairs,  became  Noble  Grand  of  his  Lodge,  serv- 
ing in  that  capacity  from  July  1,  1895,  to  January 
1,  1896;  was  prominently  identified  with  the  Relief 
Board;  was  elected  Treasurer,  August  4,  1895,  and 
served  the  term  ending  February  4,  1896;  in  May, 
1896,  he  was  elected  and  served  as  a  member  of  the 
Grand  Lodge.  Brother  Meyer  is  a  thorougb-going 
Odd  Fellow,  and  takes  a  deep  interest  in  all  matters 
pertaining  to  the  Order. 


NATHAN    PORTER 


By  Mildred  Porter  Howard  Morrison 


"  He  was  a  man,  take  him  for  all  in  all, 
We  shall  not  look  upon  his  like  again." 

There  have  been  many  men  of  whom  the  above  has  been  said,  and  with  vary- 
ing degrees  of  truth,  but  never  before  has  it  been  more  evident  than  on  this  occa- 
sion that  here  are  words  appropriate  to  the  character  of  the  man  of  whom  they 
are  quoted,  and  those  who  knew  the  subject  of  this  sketch  realize  but  too  sadly 
and  truly  that  it  is  indeed  true,  we  shall  not  look  upon  his  like  again. 

It  is  with  a  sense  of  great  helplessness  and  utter  incompetency  that  one  under- 
takes to  write  of  the  life  of  a  man  who  has  passed  beyond  the  praises  and  criti- 
cisms of  this  erring  and  often  unjust  world,  and  especially  must  this  be  true  of 


u    *•' 


Nathan  Porter  "     •'„   V       •..'*:    i- •,-*''V -. 

:•»*  ■  •-♦v  y  -  r**'**^ ' 

such  a  man  as  Brother  Porter;  his  real  greatness  seems  to^'fay.  a  seal  lipbn  our 
lips,  lest  in  our  weakness  and  ignorance  we  commit  a  sacrilege  upon  his  memory. 
Those  who  knew  him  in  his  lifetime  remember  him  to-day  as  one  of  whom  praise 
was  superfluous,  his  deeds  and  character  stood  before  men,  his  life  spoke  for  it- 
self, and,  in  no  uncertain  terms,  proclaimed  him  for  what  he  was,  a  peer  among 
men. 

Nathan  Porter  was  born  in  Salem,  Mass.,  in  1817,  his  boyhood  and  youth 
were  the  promise  of  the  noble  career  of  the  man  to  come,  and  in  this  case  the 
prophecy  was  fulfilled.  His  adaptability  for  public  life  in  which  he  was  active 
while  still  quite  young  manifested  itself  early,  and  at  the  age  of  twenty-five  he  was 
considered  one  of  the  finest  public  speakers  in  New  England.  It  is  not  necessary 
to  say  that  he  gave  the  best  of  himself  to  the  interests  of   his    country;   he    was 


I46  NATHAN  PORTER 

essentially  a  strong  man,  and  whatever  Brother  Porter  did  was  done  with  all  the 
force  and  fervor  of  a  noble  and  lofty  soul,  and  every  cause  to  which  he  gave  his 
time  and  talent  was  purified  and  elevated  thereby. 

His  connection  with  Odd  Fellowship  began  in  Rhode  Island  with  his 
initiation  into  Eagle  Lodge  No.  i  in  1843,  when  he  entered  at  once  into  the  active 
work  of  the  Order,  becoming  in  1844  a  Past  Grand,  and  soon  after  entered  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  Rhode  Island.  In  1865  he  was  elected  to  represent  Rhode  Island 
in  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  later  coming  to  California,  his  ability  was  recog- 
nized, and  in  1870  he  became  a  Representative  of  the  Grand  Encampment  of 
California  to  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge,  holding  this  position  for  eight  years 
in  succession.  By  his  performance  of  grave  and  responsible  duties  in  this  office 
he  earned  the  appreciation  of  the  Order  and  wide-spread  recognition  of  his  ex- 
ceptional strength  of  character. 

On  the  Committee  on  the  State  of  the  Order  in  1870,  Chairman  of  the  Com- 
mittee on  Correspondence  in  1871,  Chairman  of  Committee  on  Appeals  from 
1872  to  1877,  besides  working  on  various  special  committees,  he  made  himself 
of  incalculable  value  to  the  Order  and  accomplished  a  work  of  lasting  benefit  to 
Odd  Fellowship. 

He  was  a  lawyer  of  unusual  learning,  a  natural  and  brilliant  orator,  and  a 
man  of  rare  sympathy  and  discernment.  His  kind  heart  tempered  every  act  of 
justice  with  mercy,  and  many  a  man  has  found  in  him  a  friend  in  time  of  need. 
His  left  never  kept  tally  of  the  deeds  of  his  right  hand;  always  willing,  nay,  glad, 
to  lend  his  aid  for  the  uplifting  of  the  fallen,  always  ready  with  his  time,  his  purse, 
and  his  very  life  for  the  benefit  of  the  needy,  both  in  soul  and  body,  many  a  life 
has  had  him  to  thank  for  its  brightness,  and  the  clouds  of  sorrow,  want  and 
despair  have  been  dispersed  by  the  sunshine  of  his  presence.  He  was  the  friend 
of  the  man  who  needed  him,  not,  as  is  too  often  the  case,  of  the  man  whom  he 
needed.  No  one  ever  asked  of  him  and  went  away  empty;  for  no  man's  fall  was 
he  ever  responsible  because  he  had  refused  the  sympathizing  word  or  the  timely 
aid;  but  many  who  had  known  God  only  to  complain  of  Him  now  saw  His  image 
for  the  first  time  in  Nathan  Porter  and  came  to  love  and  bless  Him  at  last  through 
the  agency  of  this  most  faithful  servant. 

Although  it  was  only  to  his  nearest  friends  and  those  who  could  best  under- 
stand and  appreciate  the  true  greatness  of  the  man,  although  it  was  only  in  the 
sacred  family  circle  where,  as  husband  and  father,  the  glory  of  his  character  was 
fully  revealed,  yet,  even  to  those  who  knew  him  but  slightly  it  was  manifest  that 
here  was  a  man  of  no  common  clay.  Even  the  unthinking  and  the  careless  real- 
ized the  presence  of  this  spirit  of  rare  purity,  strength  and  ability  which  com- 
manded the  involuntary  respect  and  reverence  of  all.  Usually  a  man  of  such 
strong  character  feels  his  own  superiority  to  such  an  extent  that  the  othenvise 
symmetrical  whole  is  marred  by  the  touch  of  self-conceit,  but  of  Brother  Porter 
this  was  not  so;  courageous,  honest,  wise,  patriotic  and  self-sacrificing  to  the  last 
degree,  the  grandeur  of  his  nature  was  heightened  by  the  humility  of  a  trusting, 
confiding  and  noble  soul.  A  man  of  remarkable  evenness  of  disposition,  there 
were  no  sharp  corners  to  hurt  one,  no  inconsistent  traits  to  puzzle  and  alarm, 
lurking  where  least  suspected,  but  all  was  smooth  and  beautiful  in  its  symmetry. 

Odd  Fellowship  found  in  him  a  pillar  indeed;  to  it  he  gave  his  time  and 
talents,  and  died  upon  the  battlefield,  sword  in  hand,  waging  his  untiring  battle 
against  sin  and  corruption,  sorrow  and  distress.     There  are  manv  men  who  do 


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indeed  give  themselves  with  earnestness  and  zeal,  in  itself  most  commendable,  to 
noble  public  causes,  but  the  dignity  and  beauty  of  their  work  is  detracted  from 
by  the  fact  that  the  motive  of  their  labor  is  selfishness,  and  the  only  end  for  which 
they  strive,  their  own  advancement.  Nathan  Porter  labored  with  no  such  pur- 
pose, the  motive  of  every  act  was  the  blessing  of  his  fellows ;  it  was  for  their  com- 
fort, and  for  love  of  them,  not  for  his  own  glory,  that  he  spent  his  life  with  such 
force  and  energy.  He  never  asked  himself  if  men  were  grateful  for  his  efforts  in 
their  behalf,  he  never  measured  his  aid  to  institution  or  individual  by  the  appre- 
ciation he  was  likely  to  receive;  above  the  plaudits  of  men  he  unselfishly,  and 
for  pure  love  of  humanity,  gave  himself,  heart  and  soul,  to  whatever,  whoever, 
had  need  of  him. 

He  died  in  Sacramento,  January  6,  1878,  and  at  the  time  of  his  death  was 
a  Senator  representing  Alameda  County.  The  news  of  his  decease  struck  pain 
and  sorrow  into  the  hearts  of  all  who  read  the  sad  tidings,  for  there  was  not  one 
who  did  not  realize  that  it  was  a  true  and  tender  friend  to  all  mankind  who  had 
gone  to  his  rest  and  reward. 

It  is  hard  to  find  expressions  even  faintly  suitable  in  speaking  of  such  a  man 
as  our  Brother,  but  for  our  praises  of  him  there  is  no  need;  in  the  hearts  of  those 
who  knew  him,  in  the  work  he  did,  which  will  never  die,  in  the  character  he  has 
left  behind  him,  is  true  justice  done  him,  as  well  as  inspiration  that  will  make  men 
more  perfectly  realize  the  sacredness  and  earnestness  of  life.  It  is  to  the  influence 
of  such  lives  that  our  country  owes  its  greatness,  it  is  to  their  sweetness  that  we 
owe  much  of  the  sunshine  in  this  world,  and  it  is  in  such  hearts  that  all  that  is 
good,  and  true,  and  noble,  finds  its  birthplace. 


Group  of  officers  of  Wiirttemberg  Lodge  No.  1,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  Stuttgart, 
Germany,  taken  December  15,  1870,  and  presented  to  California  Lodge  No.  1, 
I.  O.  O.  F.  Dr.  John  F.  Morse,  P.  G.  M.,  Special  Deputy  Grand  Sire,  who  insti- 
tuted this  Lodge  under  authority  of  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge,  is  the  fourth 
figure  from  the  left  in  the  standing  position.  The  illustration  is  reproduced  by 
permission  of  California  Lodge. 


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Again  at  the  halyards,  as  in  the  days  of  yore, 
Fifty-three  years  ago  on  Monterey's  shore; 
At  the  Odd  Fellows'  Home  now  we  will  hoist  her  once  more, 
Ere  I  leave  you,  my  brothers,  for  the  opposite  shore. 

—  Close. 


William  Quaylk 

Brother  William  Quayle  was  born  Saint  Patrick's  Day,  1814,  on  Isle  of  Man;  was  sailmaker's  mate 
aboard  U.  S.  Frigate  Savannah,  Commodore  Sloat.  and  was  one  of  the  detail  that  raised  the  American  flag  at 
Monterey,  July  10,  1846.  He  joined  Columbia  Lodge  No.  1,  New  York,  in  1849,  and  is  now  a  resident  of  the  Odd 
Fellows'  Home  at  Thermalito. 


JAMES  D.  PHELAN 

Mayor  of  San  Francisco 

The  re-election  for  Chief  Executive  of  this  city  of  Hon.  James  D.  Phelan  was  only  the 
tribute  due  him  for  his  splendid  administration.  Mayor  Phelan  is  deservedly  the  popu- 
lar man  of  San  Francisco.  He  descends  from  a  worthy  sire,  who  came  to  this  country 
from  Ireland  when  he  was  but  six  years  old,  and  arriving  in  California,  as  a  pioneer,  estab- 
lished one  of  the  largest  mercantile  houses  of  the  period  as  early  as  1849.  When  he  wound 
up  his  commercial  career,  he  entered  upon  one  of  finance,  establishing  the  First  National 
Bank  of  San  Francisco,  of  which  he  was  its  first  President.  His  wealth  was  all  honorably 
acquired  without  any  of  the  taint  which  sometimes  attaches  to  its  acquisition  in  these 
modern  days,  and  the  legacy  of  character  which  he  left  his  family  was  not  less  large  than 
his  ample  estate.  In  1882  Mr.  Phelan  graduated  with  the  degree  of  Bachelor  of  Arts  from 
St  Ignatius  College  in  this  city  and  then  turned  to  the  study  of  law  at  the  University  of 
California.  Then  he  traveled  in  Europe  for  a  year  and  a  half,  writing  home  letters, 
which  were  published  in  the  Examiner,  and  contributing  one  or  two  valuable  articles  to 
the  Overland  Monthly.      Returning  to   San   Francisco,  Mr.   Phelan  soon  became  interested 


James  D.  Phelan 


in  public  affairs,  and  took  a  prominent  part  in  the  movement  in  California  for  the  estab- 
lishment of  the  Australian  ballot  system,  which  was  adopted. 

Concurrently  with  all  this  he  was  given  charge  of  his  father's  estate,  representing  that 
interest  in  many  commercial  enterprises,  and  finally  rounded  an  active  career  of  finance 
as  President  of  the  Mutual  Savings  Bank,  succeeding  to  that  office  on  the  death  of  the  late 
James  G.  Fair.  He  was  an  intimate  friend  of  the  late  Governor  Washington  Bartlett,  and 
served  on  his  staff.  When  the  Columbian  Exposition  was  projected  he  was  again  drawn 
into  public  service  by  being  appointed  World's  Fair  Commissioner  for  California  from  the 
Fifth  Congressional  District,  and  was  elected  Vice-President  of  the  body,  performing 
ably  its  important  functions.  This  commission,  it  may  be  remembered,  did  what  is  most 
remarkable  in  the  history  of  public  concerns — it  returned  $20,000  and  more  of  the  appro- 
priation to  the  State  treasury.  During  his  term  as  Mayor  he  assiduously  carried  out 
the  pledges  he  made  during  his  canvass,  and  became  at  once  known  throughout  the  country 
as  an  able  executive.  His  unanimous  renomination  by  his  party,  as  well  as  by  the  inde- 
pendent citizens  is  an  endorsement  of  his  record  which  Mayor  Phelan  has  fully  deserved. 


The  Next  Advance  Step  in  Odd  Fellowship. 


By  L.  L.  Alexander,  Past  Grand  Master 


It  should  be  the  admission  of  young  men  into  the  Order  at  eighteen  years 
of  age.  During  the  last  fifty  years  several  notable,  radical  innovations  have  been 
made  by  the  Order  in  its  progress  toward  its  avowed  aim  to  "  Fraternize  the 
World,"  among  which  have  been  the  creation  of  the  Rebekah  and  Military 
Branches,  which  have  proven  to  be  very  valuable  adjuncts  in  helping  onward  and 
extending  the  sphere  of  the  great  work  of  Odd  Fellowship. 

From  ten  to  sixteen  years  ago  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  considered  the 
subject  of  reducing  the  age  limit  for  admission  of  members,  and  though  at  one 
time  there  was  a  large  majority,  composed  of  many  of  the  oldest  and  ablest  mem- 
bers of  that  body  in  favor  of  the  proposed  change  (there  were  101  votes  in  favor 
to  51  opposed,  as  the  journal  shows),  not  quite  a  necessary  three-fourths  vote 
was  obtained. 

Shall  not  the  ushering  in  of  the  coming  century  bring  renewed  prosperity  to 
Odd  Fellowship  by  the  opening  of  a  larger  field  from  which  to  select  the  ma- 
terial to  build  up  our  Lodges?  The  field  from  which  several  fraternal  societies 
have  gathered  much  and  are  still  reaping  great  benefits  therefrom,  that  is,  from 
the  ranks  of  the  young  men  of  our  country  between  the  ages  of  eighteen  and 
twenty-one  years.  Space  will  not  permit  of  giving  but  a  few  of  the  many  good 
reasons  why  young  men  at  eighteen  should  be  admitted  into  the  Order  of  Odd 
Fellows. 

Our  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  many  years  ago  gave  Lodges  chartered  by  it 
in  foreign  jurisdictions  the  privilege  of  fixing  the  minimum  age  for  admission  to 
membership,  and  they  have  experienced  no  evil  results,  but  have  derived  great 
benefit  by  making  Odd  Fellows  of  young  men  at  as  early  an  age  as  eighteen. 

Young  women  at  eighteen  years  of  age  can  become  Daughters  of  Rebekah. 
Young  men  at  that  age  are  as  intelligent  and  trustworthy  as  their  sisters.  Under 
our  laws,  they  can  make  any  contract  their  elders  can,  except  for  the  sale  or 
encumbrance  of  real  estate.  Our  Government  accepts  them  at  that  age  in  the 
Army  and  Navy. 

The  testimony  of  those  high  in  authority  in  six  large  fraternal  societies, 
which  have  for  years  admitted  members  at  eighteen  years  of  age,  is  that  they 
as  a  rule  make  their  most  active  members,  and  no  trouble  has  been  caused  by 
that  class. 

At  that  age  young  men  are  more  tractable  and  susceptible  to  the  high  moral 
teachings  of  Odd  Fellowship  than  at  later  years  in  life.  Many  young  men  of  our 
land  are  joining  other  Societies  at  that  age.  Having  formed  their  associations 
elsewhere,  they  are  mostly  lost  to  Odd  Fellowship,  which  society  many  of  them 
would  prefer  to  join  could  they  do  so  at  eighteen. 

It  has  been  said,  in  substance,  that  to  accomplish  any  great  reform  it  is  best 
to  commence  with  the  young.  Fraternity  can  be  better  and  more  effectively 
taught  to  youth  than  to  age. 

If  Odd  Fellows  believe  what  they  generally  say,  that  Odd  Fellowship  is  the 
best  secular  institution  in  existence  for  a  young  man  to  join  for  his  own  benefit 
and  for  the  good  of  society,  then  they  should  labor  for  a  change  in  the  law  so  that 
the  worthy  young  men  of  our  country  may  become  Odd  Fellows  ait  eighteen 
vears  of  acre. 


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Billiard  Tables, 


Brewers, 
Bookbinders, 
Candy  Makers, 
Canners, 
Dyers, 


Flour  Mills, 
Foundries, 
Laundries, 
Paper  Hangers, 
Printers, 


Painters, 
Shoe  Factories, 
Stablemen, 
Tar  Roofers, 
Tanners,     Tailors 


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have  the  largest  assortment  of  Brushes  on  the  Pacific  Coast,  and  our  prices  are 

25  per  cent  lower  than  any  other  House  in  our  line. 

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JOSEPH  WINTERBURN 


was  born  in  Northampton,  England,  March  9,  1836.  At  the  age  of  eleven  years 
he  left  home,  and  for  two  years  was  employed  in  a  dry  goods  store.  On  March 
1,  1849,  he  sailed  from  London,  England,  in  a  vessel  to  seek  his  fortune  in  other 
lands,  and  arrived  in  San  Francisco,  California,  April  4,  1850,  a  lad  of  fourteen 
years.  Until  he  was  nineteen,  he  engaged  in  such  employment  as  he  could  pro- 
cure; he  then  obtained  a  situation  with  Whitton,  Towne  &  Co.  to  learn  printing, 
remaining  with  them  two  years.  During  the  exciting  times  of  the  Vigilance  Com- 
mittee, when  James  King  of  William  was  assassinated,  he  was  employed  on  the 
Evening  Bulletin;  afterwards  engaged  with  O'Meara  &  Painter,  Chas.  F.  Robbins 
&  Co.,  and  Wm.  P.  Harrison,  and  finally,  in  January,  1866,  bought  the  office  of 
Mr.  Harrison,  and  established  the  firm  of  Jos.  Winterburn  &  Co.,  at  417  Clay 
Street,  and  has  occupied  the  premises  ever  since.  He  was  married  between  the 
age  of  twenty-two  and  three,  has  raised  a  family  of  six  children,  five  of  whom 
are  now  living. 

He  was  initiated  intoYerba 
Buena  Lodge  No.  15,  I.  O. 
O.  F.,  August  26,  1858;  elect- 
ed Permanent  Secretary  July 
5,  i860,  and  became  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Grand  Lodge  in 
May,  1863.  Was  admitted 
into  Golden  Gate  Encamp- 
ment No.  1,  April  27,  1866, 
became  Chief  Patriarch  July 
10,  1874,  and  was  admitted 
into  the  Grand  Encampment 
January  10,  1875.  Withdrew, 
by  card,  from  Yerba  Buena 
Lodge,  and  was  one  of  the 
organizers  of  Pacific  Lodge 
No.  155,  March  25,  1869, 
where  he  now  retains  mem- 
bership. Also  a  member  of 
Oriental  Rebekah  Lodge  and 
the  Veteran  Odd  Fellows' 
Association.  He  has  clone 
the  printing  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  and  Grand  Encamp- 
ment for  thirty-six  years,  and 
is  recognized  as  the  Grand 
Lodge  Printer.  He  is  also 
connected  with  the  Odd  Fel- 
lows' Cemetery  Association  as  one  of  its  trustees,  and  has  held  the  position  of 
Treasurer  for  twenty-six  years.  He  is  a  member  in  good  standing  of  Occidental 
Lodge  of  Masons,  and  a  charter  member  of  Valley  Lodge,  A.  O.  U.  W.  A 
man  of  strong  individuality  known  for  his  loyalty  to  friends. 

A  noted  peculiarity  is  that  while  he  is  genial  in  make-up  he  has  never  during 
his  entire  life  tasted  alcohol  in  any  form.  The  Grand  Encampment  in  1897  passed 
resolutions  commendatory  of  the  faithful,  correct  and  painstaking  manner  in 
which  he  has  performed  the  printing  for  that  body.  It  is  safe  to  say  that  the  sub- 
ject of  this  sketch  has  never  failed  in  the  discharge  of  any  obligation,  he  is 
essentially  a  safe  companion,  a  citizen  of  worth,  and  an  Odd  Fellow  in  spirit  and 
in  truth. 


Joseph  Winterburn 


On  a  Picture  of  Hncoln 


Once  more  look  on  this  plain  and  patient  face, 
And  learn  anew  that  sorrow  is  the  dower 
Of  him  that  sinks  to  lift  his  race 
Into  the  place  of  peace  and  power. 

How  beautiful  the  homely  features  grow. 
How  soft  the  light  from  out  the  mild,  sad  eyes. 
The  gleam  from  deeps  of  grief  the  soul  must  know 
To  be  so  great,  so  kind,  so  wise! 


Gaze  once  again  upon  this  plain,  worn  face, 
And  know  for  aye  that  sorrow  is  the  lot 
Of  him  decreed  to  seize  eternal  grace, 
That  love  and  justice  perish  not. 

Ay,  mark  the  heart  as  rock  against  the  wrong, 
Bleeding,  but  bearing  on  the  burden  soar; 
See,  hear,  the  sadness  ever  round  the  strong, 
The  look,  the  moan,  of  ocean's  shore. 


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WILLIAM  NICHOLLS,  JR. 


"  A  soul  as  full  of  worth  as  void  of  pride, 
Which  nothing  seeks  to  show  or  needs  to  hide." 

Searching  for  the  good  and  useful  in  man  is  like  studying  the  true  and  beau- 
tiful in  art.  Both  are  primary  factors  in  education,  the  one  ranking  among  the 
utilities,  the  other  being  found  in  the  category  of  the  sesthetical. 

The  study  of  humanity  begins  with  a  search  through  history  for  the  world's 
useful  men,  those  men  who  have  accomplished  something  in  some  direction  for 
the  betterment  of  their  kind;  in  our  investigation  we  find  two  classes,  in  each  of 
which  there  are  dreamers  as  well  as  men  of  action.     Youth  is  more  inclined  to 


William  Nicholls,  Jr.  Past  Grand 

dream,  while  age  inclines  to  meditation.  Middle  age  is  where  we  look  for  the 
happy  combination  of  the  imagination,  thought  and  action  that  makes  the  man 
of  finish  and  completeness,  around  whom  generally  cluster  important  interests, 
whether  in  town,  city,  state  or  nation. 

Odd  Fellowship  has  little  sympathy  with  that  metallic  axiom,  "  the  survival 
of  the  fittest."  Success  is  not  always  the  distinctive  badge  of  talent,  but  where 
the  success  is  large  and  continuous,  leading  into  varied  fields  of  useful  enterprises, 
there  is  certain  to  be  corresponding  talent,  and  with  it,  as  a  rule,  goes  the  sympa- 
thy of  the  people.  In  the  subject  of  this  sketch  we  find  one  whose  frankness  and 
virility  are  recognized  by  all  who  come  in  close  contact  with  him.    His  true  value 


Pisl)  Industry 


There  are  many  who  take  great  delight  in  fishing.  There  are  many  more  who  would  if 
they  had  an  opportunity.  The  few  who  decry  fishing  have  never  been  beside  a  mountain 
brook  and  plucked  from  the  whirling  ripples  or  shady  pool  a  gamey  and  vigorous  trout. 

In  the  early  days  of  this  country,  and  up  to  some  years  ago,  the  rivers,  lakes  and  streams 
teemed  with  various  kinds  of  hsn.  The  tremendous  increase  in  population  during  the 
present  century,  with  its  corresponding  demand  for  the  product  of  the  water  for  food, 
together  with  the  wasteful  and  destructive  methods  of  the  fishermen  for  the  market,  has 
practically  depleted  the  waters  of  this  country. 

The  value  of  fish  as  a  food  product  is  known  to  all.  Its  want  began  to  be  felt,  and  the 
United  States  Government,  as  well  as  the  various  State  governments,  took  in  hand  the 
propagation  of  fish  for  the  rehabilitation  of  the  various  waters  of  the  country.  Following 
the  artificial  propagation  of  fish  begun  in  many  places,  was  a  rigid  enforcement  of  the  laws 
for  the  protection  of  the  fish  planted  in  the  various  lakes  and  streams.  Results  in  other 
States  have  been  phenomenal.  The  egg  of  the  fish  is  a  toothsome  morsel  and  is  eagerly 
devoured,  not  only  by  the  fish,  but  by  various  other  forms  of  animal  life,  such  as  the  minx, 
coon,  fox,  snake,  frog,  toad,  and  the  birds  along  the  streams.  The  parent  fish  deposits  many 
hundreds  or  thousands  of  eggs,  according  to  its  variety,  yet  the  percentage  developed  is 
excessively  small.  With  this  knowledge  we  can  easily  understand  how  our  lakes  and 
streams,  succumbing  to  the  constant  demands  of  an  ever-increasing  market,  have  become 
nearly  depleted. 

It  took  California  some  years  longer  to  reach  this  stage,  owing  to  its  later  settlement, 
but  even  with  our  present  population — less  than  two  million — which  is  very  small  for  the 
area,  our  lakes  and  streams  have  suffered  a  like  fate. 

Our  State,  through  its  Fish  Commission,  has  been  establishing  hatcheries  within  our 
own  borders,  and  is  very  efficient  in  its  endeavor  to  renew  the  active  life  of  our  streams. 
California,  in  its  topography,  is  well  adapted  for  fish  life,  particularly  for  the  most  gamey 
and  toothsome  of  all  fish,  the  trout.  The  many  mountain  ranges,  high  and  low,  are  inter- 
sected with  numerous  canyons,  through  which  constantly  flow  waters  from  the  springs  and 
melting  snow,  in  which  cooling  waters  the  trout  is  at  its  best. 

Adjacent  to  San  Francisco,  perhaps  the  best  watered  section  on  the  Pacific  Coast  is  in  Marin, 
Sonoma,  Mendocino  and  Lake  counties.  Here  there  are  over  6.000  miles  of  water  length,  be- 
sides a  number  of  lakes.  Over  three  hundred  streams  rush  into  the  Eel,  Russian  and  other 
rivers.  Through  the  kind  and  efficient  aid  of  the  California  State  Fish  Commission,  the 
California  Northwestern  Railway  (lessee  San  Francisco  and  North  Pacific  Railway),  which 
traverses  this  section,  has,  during  the  past  few  years,  been  stocking  these  waters.  It  soon 
realized  that  the  few  hundred  thousand  fish  received  from  the  Commission  each  year  were 
not  sufficient  for  the  capacity  of  the  streams,  and  therefore  established  its  own  hatchery,  in 
order  that  yearly  it  may  place  millions,  instead  of  thousands,  in  the  various  streams.  Out- 
side of  those  who  have  given  the  subject  thought,  the  community  has  not  realized  the  great 
benefit  the  rehabilitation  of  this  immense  area  of  water  will  be  to  the  public  at  large. 
Artificial  propagation  is  more  efficient  than  natural  propagation.  Owing  to  the  destruction 
by  numerous  enemies  of  the  eggs  deposited  in  the  streams,  the  percentage  of  development 
is  exceedingly  small.  In  the  case  of  trout  it  is  estimated  that  but  one-half  of  one  per  cent 
ever  come  to  maturity.  With  eggs  developed  in  the  hatchery  there  is  practically  no  loss. 
The  young  fish  are  kept  in  the  hatchery  until  they  are  two  or  three  months  old.  and  then 
placed  in  the  streams,  when  they  are  strong  enough  to  look  out  for  themselves.  The  result 
is,  a  million  eggs  placed  in  the  hatchery  means  practically  a  million  fish  placed  in  the 
streams,  very  nearly  all  of  which  live  and  thrive. 

The  hatchery  of  the  California  Northwestern  Railway  (lessee  of  the  San  Francisco  and 
North  Pacific  Railway)  is  located  in  Gibson  Canyon,  about  one  mile  from  the  Court  House 
in  Ukuh,  the  county-seat  of  Mendocino,  and  113  miles  from  San  Francisco.  This  hatchery, 
with  its  weird  and  romantic  surroundings,  is  a  most  interesting  and  instructive  exhibit. 
During  the  season,  to  view  the  eggs  in  the  various  stages  of  development,  and  see  the 
immense  number  of  little  trout  filling  the  troughs,  is  a  surprise  and  a  pleasure.  It  is  seldom 
that  hatcheries  are  located  so  convenient  to  the  general  public  as  the  one  at  Ukiah.  as  the 
water  required  for  the  hatching  of  trout  must  never  exceed  60  degrees  Fahrenheit,  which, 
during  our  summer  months,  can  seldom  be  found  except  in  the  mountain  regions,  inacces- 
sible to  other  than  by  long  stage  travel.  In  order  to  furnish  eggs  for  the  hatchery,  the 
California  Northwestern  Railway  has  opened  a  spawning  station  on  Eel  River,  in  Mendo- 
cino county,  some  thirty  miles  north  of  Ukiah.  the  purpose  being  to  get  these  eggs  from  the 
ear hest  spawning  portion  of  the  State,  so  that  the  fry  can  be  liberated  in  the  streams  in  the 
early  spring  and  have  a  full  year's  growth  before  the  advent  of  the  fishermen. 

Whilst  other  railroads  in  the  United  States  make  a  specialtv  of  stocking  streams,  they 
are  dependent  entirely  upon  the  State  and  United  States  hatcheries  for  their  supply  of  small 
try.  The  spawning  station  established  bv  this  company  will  supply  millions  of  trout  for  our 
streams  in  addition  to  those  furnished  by  the  State  Fish  Commission.— New  Era  Edition 
S.   r.  Call,  December  iq.  i8q7. 


WILLIAM    NICHOLLS,    JR.  157 

is  only  known  to  those  who  have  occasion  to  dig  beneath  the  bark  and  into  the 
heart,  where  all  is  sound  and  true. 

Brother  Nicholls  comes  from  English  stock,  being  born  in  the  parish  of  St. 
Austell,  County  of  Cornwall,  England,  November  5,  1850.  The  years  up  to 
sixteen  were  spent  in  acquiring  an  education;  in  1866  he  came  to  the  United 
States.  His  father  being  engaged  in  the  banking  business  in  Dutch  Flat,  the 
boy  was  sent  to  a  business  college  to  be  fitted  for  the  active  affairs  of  life;  this 
having  been  accomplished,  in  1869  William  entered  the  employ  of  W.  &  P. 
Nicholls,  bankers  and  gold  dust  buyers  at  Dutch  Flat.  The  firm  being  composed 
of  his  father  and  uncle,  here  the  boy  came  in  daily  contact  with  gold  miners, 
lumbermen,  country  merchants  and  the  many  patrons  of  the  banking  house 
which  was  a  power  in  this  section  of  the  State;  he  thus  acquired  a  thorough 
knowledge,  nOt  only  of  human  nature,  but  of  all  branches  of  business,  for  a  bank 
is  an  excellent  school,  demanding,  as  it  does,  strict  attention  to  detail  and  careful 
methods. 

In  1886,  by  the  death  of  his  father,  he  became  a  partner  in  the  business,  which 
has  been  conducted  ever  since  under  the  original  firm  name.  Many  a  miner  has 
felt  the  tonic  of  aid  extended  by  this  firm,  which  would  have  been  refused  if 
none  but  business  considerations  entered  into  the  transaction.  In  addition  to 
his  banking  business,  Brother  Nicholls  has  large  mining  interests  in  Placer 
County,  and  has  put  considerable  money  into  circulation  by  the  employment  an- 
nually of  some  thirty  men  in  working,  by  hydraulic  process,  the  Polar  and  South- 
ern Cross  mining  property  which  he  owns;  employing,  as  he  does,  none  but  white 
labor,  he  benefits  the  community  by  aiding  in  the  support  of  homes,  the  school  and 
ihe  church,  thus  sustaining  all  the  props  to  American  citizenship.  The  money  put 
into  debris  dams,  water  pipes  and  mining  machinery  is  considerable,  to  say 
nothing  of  the  addition  to  the  monetary  wealth  of  the  community  in  which  he 
lives  by  the  output  of  his  mines. 

Shortly  after  reaching  his  majority  our  brother  sought  admission  to  Olive 
Lodge  No.  81,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  and  was  initiated  on  the  9th  of  April,  1873,  was 
elected  Recording  Secretary  in  January,  1874,  Vice  Grand  in  July  of  the  same 
year,  Noble  Grand  in  1875,  and  in  1876  was  elected  Representative  to  the  Grand 
Lodge,  resigning,  however,  to  allow  a  brother  to  attend  who  had  an  ambition  in 
this  direction.  In  1878  he  was  appointed  D.  D.  G.  M.,  serving  in  this  office  alto- 
gether seven  years;  was  in  the  Grand  Lodge  as  Representative  in  1879-80,  and 
was  again  elected  in  1895,  and  continuously  since;  is  now  a  member  of  the  Fi- 
nance Committee.  He  served  as  Noble  Grand  of  his  Lodge  in  1885-88  and  '90, 
was  elected  Trustee  of  his  Lodge  in  1879,  anc^  annually  ever  since.  The  Lodge 
has  prospered  and  now  has  a  membership  of  one  hundred  and  two  as  good  men 
as  our  great  State  can  boast  of,  owns  a  fine  building,  good  furniture  and  a  ceme- 
tery. An  atmosphere  of  true  fraternity  pervades  this  Lodge,  its  sick  are  ten- 
derly cared  (or,  its  dead  reverently  buried,  and  its  widows  and  orphans  protected. 

Brother  Nicholls  organized  and  instituted  Golden  Rule  Rebekah  Lodge  on 
April  26,  1882,  and  has  been  an  active  member  of  this  branch  of  the  Order  ever 
since.  He  became  a  member  of  Auburn  Encampment  at  Dutch  Flat,  January 
3,  1879,  has  passed  through  all  the  offices,  been  Representative  to  the  Grand 
Encampment,  and  is  now  an  active  member  of  the  Patriarchal  branch. 

While  the  record  of  our  brother  in  the  Order  we  love  so  well  is  a  bright  one, 
and  his  standing  in  the  commercial  world  such  as  to  justify  the  statement  that 


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You  want  to  use  about  the  house  or  to  wear,  or  for  use  in  your 
business,  can  be  had  at  the  right  price,  properly  selected  and 
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Permanent  Guests 

All  Market  St.  Cars 
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Elevator, 

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Latest  Improvements 

Rooms  by  the  Day 
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DECORATOR 


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WILLIAM  NICHOLLS,  JR. 


159 


men  are  not  fragments,  but  are  each  a  whole,  a  reality  of  mixed,  various,  count- 
less combinations,  yet  it  is  in  his  home,  by  his  fireside,  at  his  table  with  his  family 
that  we  love  to  contemplate  him;  whoever  has  met  this  brother  and  his  gracious 
wife  and  interesting  children  must  have  felt  that  it  was  such  a  man  at  whose  home- 
coming these  wondrously  beautiful  lines  were  written: 

"  Laugh,  every  dimple  in  the  cheek  of  home." 

Early  in  life  William  Nicholls,  Jr.,  was  married  to  Miss  Minerva  Van  Dolah, 
whose  father  was  of  Dutch  descent,  and  one  of  the  early  settlers  of  Iowa;  how 
much  the  early  influence  of  the  model  wife,  mother  and  active  daughter  of  Re- 
bekah  may  have  had  to  do  with  the  sterling  character  that  Brother  Nicholls  is 
known  to  possess  none  can  say,  but  the  very  atmosphere  of  a  refined  woman, 
falling  as  it  does  across  the  path  of  man,  "  Like  the  rays  of  light  upon  the  rose," 
cannot  fail  to  exert,  as  does  the  teachings  of  Odd  Fellowship,  a  beneficent  influ- 
ence. 


Polar  Star  Hydraulic  Mine,  Dutch  Flat. 


Hydraulic  mining  in  California  has  in  the  past  been  a  source  of  great  wealth, 
but  owing  to  the  irrepressible  conflict  between  the  farmer  and  this  class  of  min- 
ing there  is  a  stagnation  of  the  business,  yet  "we  show  an  illustration  of  one  of 
these  mines  at  work. 


Goddess  of  Freedom 


ERRATA 

The  third  line  of  the  second  paragraph  reading   "  establishing   a   Home   for   the   diseased 
members  of  the  Order  "  should  read:  "  establishing  a  Home  for  orphans  of  deceased  members." 


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By  Mary  E.  Donoho,  Secretary  of  Rebekah  Assembly 


7i^HEN  Rebekah  Odd  Fellowship  in  California  was  twenty-one  years  old — 
^^  just  old  enough  to  vote — she  elected  to  institute  a  State  body  of  her 
"  Daughters  of  Rebekah."  This  institution  was  effected  in  the  year  1891,  and 
the  body  for  four  years  was  hailed  as  a  Rebekah  State  Convention,  then  merged 
into  our  regular  chartered  Rebekah  Assembly  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd 
Fellows  of  the  State  of  California. 

Scarcely  had  our  great  sisterhood  become  an  organized  whole,  than  plans — 
the  outgrowth  of  silent  hopes  long  cherished — began  to  be  formulated  for 
establishing  a  Home  for  the  diseased  members  of  the  Order.  And  the  second 
session  of  our  State  body  was  made  even  more  than  memorable  by  the  inaugura- 
tion of  a  substantial  movement  toward  this  great  achievement. 

Resolutions  were  introduced,  and  unanimously  adopted,  providing  for  the 


I.OIS   T.    WYCKOFF 

President 


Olive  T.  Allen 


Marian  Greenwood 


Fannie  Benjamin 
Trustees  I.  O.  O.  F.  Orphans'  Home 

creation  of  a  fund  to  be  known  as  the  "  Odd  Fellows'  Orphans'  Home  of  Cali- 
fornia." Committees  on  Ways  and  Means  were  appointed,  and  entered  at  once 
upon  active  service.  Circular  letters  of  information  and  inquiry  were  issued 
throughout  the  jurisdiction.  General  interest  and  enthusiasm  were  at  once  awak- 
ened, which,  from  the  beginning,  gave  promise,  rich  and  abundant,  that,  ere  long, 
we  should  see  in  this  our  chosen  land,  a  living  exemplification  of  our  motto,  "  We 
Protect  and  Educate  the  Orphan." 

It  was  originally  intended  that  the  Home  for  orphans  should  be  constructed 
in  connection  with  the  Home  for  the  aged  and  indigent  Odd  Fellows,  their  wives 
and  widows;  but  later  these  plans  were  changed,  and,  eventually,  the  Orphans' 
Home  was  located,  established,  and  is  now  being  maintained  by  the  Rebekah 
Assembly,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  California,  under  resolution  adopted  by  said  Rebekah 


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I.  O.  O.  F.  ORPHANS'  HOME  OF  CALIFORNIA  165 

Assembly,  and  approved  by  the  Grand  Lodge,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  the  State  of  Cali- 
fornia, at  the  respective  sessions  of  these  grand  bodies,  held  in  the  City  of  San 
Francisco  in  May,  1896. 

Thus  clothed  with  authority,  the  Rebekah  Assembly  at  once  constituted  as 
its  agents  for  carrying  on  the  great  work  it  had  undertaken,  the  following  Board 
•of  Trustees:  Mrs.  Caroline  A.  Hoxett,  of  Gilroy;  Mrs.  Mary  E.  Donoho,  of  San 
Francisco;  Mrs.  Sarah  M.  Wolf,  of  Sacramento;  Mrs.  Olive  T.  Allen,  of  Santa 
Rosa,  and  Mrs.  Mary  F.  Thorndike,  of  Stockton.  Prompt,  faithful  and  unre- 
mitting service  on  the  part  of  the  Trustees,  together  with  ready,  hearty  and  sub- 
stantial support  from  the  great  brotherhood  and  sisterhood  of  the  jurisdiction, 
and  in  less  than  two  years  from  the  time  authority  for  action  was  received,  an 
Orphans'  Home,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  California  was  a  grand,  existing  reality. 

The  Home  is  located  at  Gilroy,  Santa  Clara  County.  The  land  upon  which 
the  building  stands,  a  tract  containing  five  acres,  being  a  free  gift  from  Mrs. 
Caroline  A.  Hoxett,  Past  Noble  Grand  of  Unity  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  24,  of 
Gilroy.  Funds  for  erection  of  buildings,  and  furnishing  the  same,  were  gratuitous 
■contributions  from  Subordinate  and  Rebekah  Lodges,  Encampments,  and  many 
interested  and  generous  individuals.  The  buildings  were  designed  by  Mr. 
William  Binder,  architect  of  San  Jose,  and  Mr.  William  S.  Boyles,  of  the  same 
city,  was  the  sturdy  and  careful  builder. 

The  contract  for  erection  of  buildings  was  awarded  on  March  n,  1897,  and 
active  work  commenced  immediately.  The  corner  stone  was  planted,  with  appro- 
priate ceremonies,  on  Saturday,  May  8,  1897,  and  was  conducted  by  the  officers 
of  the  Rebekah  Assembly,  probably  the  first  and  only  instance  in  the  history 
of  the  Order  when  such  a  ceremony  was  ever  conducted  by  women. 

The  builders'  work  was  carried  forward  as  expeditiously  as  circumstances 
would  permit,  and,  on  the  first  day  of  September,  the  completed  building  was 
formally  accepted  by  the  Board  of  Trustees.  The  I.  O.  O.  F.  Orphans'  Home, 
of  California,  thus  completed,  and  entirely  free  from  debt,  was,  on  October  27, 
1897,  solemnly  dedicated  to  the  benign  purposes  for  which  it  was  intended,  and 
on  November  21st  the  first  inmates  were  admitted.  There  are  at  this  time 
thirty-eight  children  in  the  Home,  receiving  that  kindly  care  and  protection 
from  our  great  sisterhood,  which  is  our  highest  pleasure  to  bestow. 

The  Orphans'  Home,  thus  created  and  established,  is  under  the  control  and 
management  of  a  Board  of  Trustees,  known  as  the  Trustees  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F. 
Orphans'  Home.  The  objects  of  the  Home  are  to  take  under  its  sheltering  care 
homeless  and  otherwise  dependent  orphans  and  half-orphan  children  of  the  Order, 
and  to  provide  them  with  a  home,  maintenance  and  education  during  the  period 
of  their  dependence. 

The  Home  is  maintained  by  an  annual  assessment  levied  upon  the  Rebekah 
membership  of  the  jurisdiction,  together  with  donations  from  various  sources, 
and  the  State  Aid  allowed,  under  the  law,  for  maintenance  of  orphans  and  half 
orphans  in  like  institutions. 

Any  orphan  or  half-orphan  of  deceased  Odd  Fellows  or  Rebekahs,  who, 
at  time  of  their  decease,  were  members,  in  good  standing,  of  some  Subordinate 
or  Rebekah  Lodge,  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  this  jurisdiction,  such  child  being  under 
fourteen  years  of  age,  and  without  other  suitable  home  or  means  of  support,  may 
be  admitted  and  cared  for  in  the  I.  O.  O.  F.  Orphans'  Home  of  California;  pro- 
vided, always,  that  no  child  of  unsound  mind,  or  suffering  from  any  contagious 


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or  infectious  disease  shall  in  any  case  be  admitted  or  allowed  to  remain  an 
inmate  of  the  Home. 

Orphans  and  half-orphans  of  Odd  Fellows  and  Rebekahs  of  Subordinate  and 
Rebekah  Lodges  of  other  jurisdictions,  whenever,  and  as  long-  as  there  is  room 
and  accommodations,  therefor,  without  exclusion  of  those  of  our  own  jurisdic- 
tion, may  be  admitted  and  cared  for  at  the  Home  upon  such  terms  as  may  be 
prescribed  by  the  Trustees,  and  as  shall  in  all  cases,  protect  the  Home  fund  from 
expense  on  account  thereof. 

All  applications  for  admission  of  children  must  be  made  upon  proper  blanks 
prepared  by  the  Board  of  Trustees,  and  to  be  procured  from  the  Secretary;  and, 
when  properly  filled  out,  shall  be  forwarded  to  the  Secretary  who  will  present  the 
same  to  the  Trustees  at  their  earliest  meeting-.  The  Trustees  will  carefully  con- 
sider the  same,  and  if  it  appears  that  the  applicants  are  proper  subjects  for  admis- 
sion, and  that  the  rules  and  regulations  and  requirements  of  admission  have  been 
complied  with,  then,  if  circumstances  permit,  such  applicants  shall  be  admitted. 

The  following  sisters  and  Past  Noble  Grands  constitute  the  present  Board 
of  Trustees:  Mrs.  Lois  M.  Wyckoff,  of  Berkeley;  Mrs.  Olive  T.  Allen,  of  Santa 
Rosa;  Mrs.  Marian  Greenwood,  of  Stockton;  Miss  Fannie  Benjamin,  of  Los 
Angeles,  and  Mrs.  Elizabeth  T.  Shaw,  of  San  Francisco. 

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The  Spiritual  Side  of  Odd  Fellowship, 


By  Rev.  E.  R.  Dille,  D.  D.,  Grand  Chaplain 


What  constitutes  the  supremacy  of  the  XlXth  Century  over  all  former  cen- 
turies? Our  journalists,  orators  and  historians  call  this  the  crowning  century 
of  time.     But  in  what  realm  lies  its  supremacy? 

Not  in  education,  for  our  schools  produce  no  scholars  equal  to  Plato  or  his 
great  teacher,  Socrates;  not  in  oratory,  for  our  orators  still  ponder  as  their  mas- 
terpieces and  models  the  periods  of  the  "  Oration  on  the  Crown;"  not  in  sculp- 
ture or  architecture,  for  the  broken  fragments  of  a  Phidias  or  an  Angelo  are  still 


Rev.  E.  R.  Dille,  D.  D.,  Grand  Chaplain 

Rev  E  R  Dille  D.  D.,  was  born  in  Watseka,  Illinois,  April  7,  1848.  He  was  initiated  into  the  Order  of 
Odd  Fellows  at  Zionsville,  Indiana,  in  1871.  Being  transferred  to  a  church  in  San  Francisco,  in  1873,  he 
hroueht  his  card  and  became  a  charter  member  of  Fidelity  Lodge  No.  222,  in  San  Francisco,  and  afterwards  a 
charter  member  and  second  Noble  Grand,  of  True  Fellowship  Lodge  No.  238,  Santa  Clara,  where  he  still 
helones  He  was  Chaplain  of  the  California  Assembly  in  1886,  and  of  the  Department  of  California,  G.  A.  R 
in  1887  '  He  has  received  many  honors  at  the  hands  of  his  church— the  Methodist  Episcopal.  He  received  the 
dpsree  of  Doctor  of  Devinity  from  the  University  of  the  Pacific,  in  1886,  and  has  twice  represented  the  Califor- 
nia Conference  in  the  General  Conference,  the  highest  body  in  the  church.  He  was  a  Representative  to  the 
Prand  Lodge  I  O  O.  F.,  of  California,  a  few  years  ago  and  is  now  serving  his  second  term  in  the  Grand  Chap- 
laincy. Brother  Dille  resides  in  Oakland,  California,  where  he  is  the  pastor  of  the  largest  church  of  his 
denomination  on  the  Coast. 

the  models  of  the  plastic  art,  and  at  once  the  admiration  and  the  despair  of  artists; 
not  in  literature,  for  this  century  has  produced  no  Homer  or  Shakespeare. 

Humanity,  social  sympathy,  altruism,  brotherhood,  are  the  glory  of  our 
age.  The  application  of  love  to  the  various  departments  of  human  life  furnishes 
the  historian  with  the  milestones  by  which  to  measure  human  progress. 


THE   SPIRITUAL   SIDE   OF  ODD   FELLOWSHIP.  171 

Eighty  years  ago  American  Odd  Fellowship  was  born.  That  sum  of 
years  in  the  individual  marks  senility  and  approaching  decay,  but  to  an  Institu- 
tion like  ours,  founded  on  eternal  principles,  and  destined  to  be  as  enduring  as 
the  race,  those  years  but  mark  the  period  of  its  infancy,  and  leave  the  dew  of 
youth  on  its  brow. 

American  Odd  Fellowship  is  an  evolution  from  the  old  English  Unity.  In 
the  latter  part  of  the  XVIIIth  Century  Lodges  or  Guilds  of  mechanics  existed  in 
London  calling  themselves  "  Ancient  and  Honorable  Odd  Fellows."  These 
Lodges  were  at  first  entirely  of  a  beneficial  and  convivial  character.  It  was 
customary  for  each  member  to  pay  a  penny  a  week  for  the  relief  of  the  poor 
among  them;  and  this  was  the  humble  origin  of  our  present  system  of  benef- 
icence and  relief  which  stands  unequaled  in  its  perfect  adaptation  to  its  purpose. 
The  early  Lodges  were  convivial.  In  the  year  1788  the  great  poet  James  Mont- 
gomery wrote  an  ode  for  a  Lodge  in  London,  one  verse  of  which  I  quote: 

"When  Friendship  Love,  and  Truth  abound, 

Among  a  band  of  brothers, 
The  cup  of  joy  goes  gaily  round, 

Each  shares  the  bliss  of  others. 
Sweet  roses  grace  the  thorny  way, 

Along  the  vale  of  sorrow, 
The  flowers  that  shed  their  leaves  today 

Shall  bloom  again  to-morrow." 

Another  verse  of  a  refrain  current  in  those  days  was  still  more  bacchanalian : 

"Then  let  us  be  social,  be  generous  and  kind, 
And  each  take  his  glass  and  be  mellow; 
Then  we'll  join  heart  and  hand,  leave  dissensions  behind, 
And  we'll  each  prove  a  hearty  Odd  Fellow." 

Gradually  this  very  objectionable  feature  passed  away.  In  1813  that  element 
of  the  Order  which  favored  the  abolition  of  all  conviviality  in  meetings  being 
largely  in  the  majority  reorganized  the  fraternity  under  the  name  of  "  Independ- 
ent Order  of  Odd  Fellows,"  now  known  as  the  "  Manchester  Unity."  Thus  the 
"  I  "  in  the  familiar  legend  "  I.  O.  O.  F."  is  a  badge  of  which  we  may  well  be 
proud;  for  it  commemorates  a  distinct  step  in  advance  on  the  part  of  our  Order, 
which  has  moved  ever  upward  to  higher  standards  and  ideals  until  to-day  no 
saloonkeeper  nor  vendor  of  spirituous  liquors  can  enter  our  Lodges. 

American  Odd  Fellowship  owes  its  origin  to  Thomas  Wildey,  a  blacksmith 
by  trade,  who,  with  four  other  mechanics,  instituted  at  Baltimore,  April  26, 
1819,  Washington  Lodge  No.  1,  which  soon  after  procured  a  charter  from  the 
Manchester  Unity  as  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Maryland  and  the  United  States. 
Looking  back  over  those  four  score  years  we  may  well  say:  "  What  hath  God 
wrought!" 

Young  as  our  Order  is  it  has  not  always  had  smooth  seas  and  favoring  gales. 
On  the  one  hand  a  political  demagogism  has  attacked  it;  on  the  other  re- 
ligious intolerance  has  assailed  it.  But  the  arrows  of  its  bigoted  opposers  fell 
harmless  at  its  feet.  Its  enemies  could  not  pluck  from  its  brow  the  garlands 
placed  there  by  the  men  it  had  made  nobler,  the  widows  it  had  befriended,  and 
the  orphans  it  had  relieved.  The  clamor  of  their  hate  did  not  sound  as  loud 
in  the  ears  of  God  or  man  as  the  prayers  that  rose  like  incense  from  the  homes 
of  sorrow,  and  from  the  couches  of  pain,  for  our  beloved  Brotherhood.  When  it 
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THE  SPIRITUAL  SIDE  OF  ODD    FELLOWSHIP.  173 

all  invective  as  did  one  of  old:    "  I  have  done  many  good  works  among  you;  for 
which  of  these  do  you  stone  me?" 

Our  fraternity  has  been  charged  with  godlessness.  Godlessness?  Yes  it 
was,  and  is,  if  unselfish  devotion  to  the  causes  of  humanity,  if  warfare  against 
vice  and  immorality  in  all  its  forms,  if  profound  reverence  for  the  Bible  and 
the  God  of  the  Bible,  deserve  the  name. 

Ours  is  not  a  religious  institution,  nor  does  it  claim  to  be;  it  is  simply  an 
institution  founded  on  true  religious  principles.  It  does  not  invade  the  sphere 
of  the  church,  nor  claim  to  meet  the  religious  wants,  nor  enforce  the  religious 
duties  of  man.  None  of  its  secrets,  however  mysterious,  or  its  obligations,  how- 
ever binding,  involve  in  the  remotest  degree  any  interference  with  the  duties  we 
owe  to  God,  our  country,  our  families  or  ourselves.  On  the  contrary  no  man  can 
become  an  Odd  Fellow  in  spirit  and  in  truth  who  is  not  grateful  to  his  Creator, 
faithful  to  his  country,  and  fraternal  to  his  fellow  man. 

We  exchange  not  the  greeting  of  a  brother  with  an  atheist;  but  addressing 
him  by  speaking  emblems  bid  him  dread  the  frown  of  the  All-seeing  Eye  to 
which  the  darkness  is  as  the  light,  and  which  searcheth  the  heart  and  trieth 
the  reins  of  men.  The  presence  of  David's  poor  lonely  fool,  who  said  in  his 
heart,  "  There  is  no  God,"  can  never  pollute  the  consecrated  Retreat  of  Odd  Fel- 
lows. The  name  of  God  is  written  upon  the  entablature  of  our  temple;  the  Bible, 
the  charter  of  our  Order,  rests  upon  its  innermost  altar. 

But  we  point  to  the  work  of  our  Order  as  its  most  triumphant  vindication. 
By  its  fruits  ye  shall  know  it.  The  full  record  of  its  work  appears  nowhere  upon 
earth,  and  never  until  all  the  Relief  Committees  report  to  the  Grand  Master 
above  will  the  full  beneficence  of  our  Order  be  revealed.  In  that  last  day  he  will 
say  to  those  who  have  kept  their  long  vigil  by  the  bedside  of  pain,  who  have 
smoothed  the  pillow  and  closed  the  eyes  of  the  dying,  "  Inasmuch  as  ye  did  it  to 
the  least  of  these  ye  did  it  unto  me."  The  priest  and  the  Levite  who  drew  their 
sacerdotal  robes  about  them  and  passed  by  on  the  other  side  in  lofty  contempt  of 
the  Samaritan  and  the  sufferer  will  be  pilloried  for  the  scorn  of  the  Universe; 
while  the  good  Samaritan  who  had  not  the  garb  of  sanctity,  but  a  good  true 
heart  within,  will  join  the  shining  retinue  of  Him  who  was  the  good  Samaritan  of 
the  race. 

We  are  rejoicing  to-day  that  our  Nation  is  welded  together  in  the  fires  of 
war;  that  the  prophetic  vision  of  a  reunited  people  which  suffused  Grant's  dying 
hours  with  joy,  filled  his  great  heart  with  peace,  and  glorified  his  pathway  to 
the  grave,  is  realized  at  last. 

But  do  you  know  that  the  three  links  of  Odd  Fellowship  which  knows  no 
North  or  South,  did  much  to  cement  again  the  ties  of  our  National  brotherhood? 
Do  you  remember  how  the  G.  L.  U.  S.  in  1865  solved  the  problem  of  recon- 
struction? The  Grand  Sire  at  the  close  of  hostilities  issued  a  proclamation  de- 
claring the  unbroken  unity  of  our  Order,  and  in  the  Session  of  1865  delegates 
from  Northern  and  Southern  jurisdictions  met  at  Baltimore  and  took  their 
seats  together  in  the  Grand  Lodge.  Bishop  Hopkins  of  the  Protestant  Episco- 
pal Church  advised  his  denomination,  rent  in  twain  by  the  war,  "  to  go  to  Balti- 
more and  imitate  the  example  of  the  Odd  Fellows."  Yes,  thank  God,  the  three 
links  never  melted  in  the  flames  of  war  nor  rusted  in  time  of  peace.  God  bless 
the  staunch  old  ship,   Odd   Fellowship! 


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THE   SPIRITUAL   SIDE  OF  ODD   FELLOWSHIP.  175 

"We  know  what  Master  laid  its  keel, 

What  workman  wrought  its  ribs  of  steel; 
Who  made  each  mast,  and  sail  and  rope, 

What  anvils  rang,  what  hammers  beat, 
In  what  a  forge  and  what  a  heat, 

Were  shaped  the  anchors  of  our  hope." 

Brothers,  our  work  is  not  yet  done.  While  tears  are  shed,  while  there  are 
aching  hearts,  and  souls  striving  for  a  better  life;  while  there  is  strife  and  intol- 
erance and  misery  and  want  and  woe  in  the  world,  we  may  not  forsake  our 
standards. 

Let  us  buckle  on  our  armor  anew  to-day!  Friendship  towards  man  pro- 
motes the  contest,  the  gentle  influences  of  Love  supplies  the  weapons,  Truth  con- 
secrates the  effort  and  leads  to  victory. 

May  our  Order  live  forever,  blessing  and  forever  blest,  till  one  law  shall 
bind  all  Nations,  tongues,  and  kindred  of  the  earth, — and  that  the  universal  law 
of  brotherhood! 


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"Initiating  Cinder  Difficulties" 


By  Myron  C.  Close,  Past  Grand 


During  the  early  seventies  there  were  several  counties  in  Western  Kansas 
designated  as  the  Texas  Cattle  Range,  commencing  near  Abaline  on  the  east  and 
extending  to  Old  Fort  Hays  on  the  west.  Thousands  of  the  long  horns,  as  these 
Texas  cattle  were  called,  were  driven  in  yearly  from  the  Texas  ranges  to  fatten 
during  spring  and  summer  on  the  nutritious  buffalo  or  bunch  grass  which  fur- 
nished feed  for  half  a  million  head  for  many  years.  Cattle  buyers  from  Illinois, 
Iowa,  Nebraska  and  Missouri  came  to  these  ranges  and  purchased  for  stall 
feeding,  and  during  the  fall  months  these  vast  herds  of  now  fat,  sleek  cattle  were 
shipped  by  rail  to  the  various  slaughter  pens  of  Cincinnati,  Chicago  and  Kansas 
City.  In  charge  of  these  herds  which  often  numbered  thousands  were  a  class 
of  men  called  cowboys,  many  of  them  as  wild  as  the  long  horns  themselves,  liv- 
ing in  the  saddle  as  it  were,  a  Winchester  slung  over  their  shoulders,  a  pair  of 
Colt's  Navies  in  their  belts.     It  was  not  surprising  when  full  of  Kansas  tangle- 


Myron  C.  Close,  Past  Grand 

Brother  Close  is  a  thorough  American,  three  generations  having  been  born  on  American  soil,  and  all  three 
have  served  their  country  in  its  hour  of  need.  He  joined  the  Odd  Fellows  when  21  years  of  age,  and  is  now  a 
member  of  Garden  City  Lodge  No.  142,  of  San  Jose.  Brother  Close  is  Commissary  at  the  I.  O.  O.  F.  Home,  and 
also  has  charge  of  the  Weather  Bureau  at  the  Home. 

foot  that  they  painted  some  of  these  border  towns  red  and  used  their  shooting 
irons  on  the  least  provocation.  The  owners  of  these  herds  were  as  a  rule  gentle- 
men in  behavior,  and  among  them  many  good  Odd  Fellows.  There  had  been 
a  charter  granted  for  a  Lodge  of  I.  O.  O.  F.  in  one  of  the  hardest  and  roughest 
towns  in  this  belt.  There  was  only  one  two-story  building  in  town,  and  the 
lower  part  of  that  was  occupied  as  a  saloon  and  gambling  house.  The  upper 
story  was  rented,  a  stairway  and  anteroom  built  on  outside,  hall  finished;  Lodge 
officers  installed,  and  prospects  good  for  a  successful  Lodge.  Our  first  few 
meetings  were  successfully  conducted,  and  all  were  pleased.  One  of  the  enter- 
prising brothers  painted  on  gable  end  of  hall,  fronting  the  main  street,  I.  O.  O.  F. 
Hall  and  underneath  the  Three  Links,  but  our  artist  brother  soon  found  out  he 
had  made  a  blunder,  for  ere  many  weeks  the  gable  end  looked  like  a  perforated 
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INITIATING  UNDER  DIFFICULTIES  179 

And  we  soon  came  to  the  conclusion  if  we  wanted  much  of  an  attendance 
Lodge  nights,  we  must  encase  the  upper  story  in  boiler  iron  or  vacate,  one  thick- 
ness of  cottonwood  boards  between  ourselves  and  these  frolicsome  cowboys  was 
insufficient.  On  opposite  side  of  the  river  was  a  large  roomy  dugout  that  had 
the  season  before  been  used  as  a  dance  house;  we  secured  that.  As  some  of 
you  may  not  know  how  a  dugout  is  made,  we  will  briefly  explain.  Above  the 
first  river  bottom  was  a  second  some  fifteen  feet  higher  on  the  level  with  the  vast 
prairie  beyond;  into  this  bank  an  excavation  had  been  made  20  feet  wide  and  40 
feet  deep,  three  sides  being  Kansas  soil.  The  front  was  boarded  up  with  odds 
and  ends  of  old  lumber  and  dry  goods  boxes  knocked  to  pieces,  and  the  door, 
the  most  substantial  portion  of  the  structure,  was  made  of  an  old  endboard  of  a 
government  wagon,  an  opening  of  three  feet  square  covered  with  thin  muslin 
varnished  formed  a  window,  as  a  support  for  the  ridge  pole  three  cottonwood 
posts  set  in  the  ground  at  each  end  and  center,  then  small  cottonwood  poles 
laid  close  together,  one  end  resting  on  sod  at  sides,  then  about  6  inches  depth 
of  prairie  grass  a  few  inches  of  dirt,  and  sod  cut  and  laid  nicely  over  all.  Soon 
grass  commences  to  grow  and  a  person  coming  from  off  the  prairie  would  never 
surmise  there  was  an  abode  there.  A  fireplace  of  good  dimensions  was  exca- 
vated in  back  part  and  a  hole  up  through  the  soil  for  flue,  and  you  have  a  descrip- 
tion of  a  dugout  and  an  Odd  Fellows'  Hall  all  combined.  The  furniture  of  our 
old  Lodge  room  was  transferred  to  our  new  quarters,  "  composed  mostly  of 
benches  and  candle  boxes."  A  raised  platform  in  front  of  the  chimney  had 
heen  made  for  Noble  Grand,  and  supporters  and  portieres  back  of  them  com- 
posed of  two  buffalo  robes  a  kind  brother  had  donated.  The  other  officers 
were  content  to  remain  seated  on  dirt  floor,  a  box  for  chair.  Our  first  meeting 
in  new  Lodge  room  was  a  success,  and  we  congratulated  ourselves  on  not  being 
obliged  to  dodge  stray  bullets  any  more.  There  being  no  anteroom  we  had  our 
outside  guardian  stationed  a  few  feet  from,  the  entrance  armed  with  a  good  Win- 
chester, somewhat  military  we  admit  when  a  brother  was  hailed  and  commanded 
to  advance  and  give  the  countersign,  but  it  worked  all  right  as  the  sequel  will 
show.  Our  second  meeting  here  was  a  roaring  success;  we  had  a  candidate  for 
initiation,  and  our  visiting  brothers  from  Texas  were  there  to  help  us  through. 
Our  officers  were  letter  perfect  in  their  charges  and  everything  was  going 
smoothly,  our  Conductor  had  just  remarked  "  Behold,"  when  a  scene  not  gen- 
erally used  was  presented  to  every  brother's  view — a  falling  of  dirt  from  over- 
head, a  cracking  of  cottonwood  poles,  a  roar  and  bellow  all  in  one,  and  a  huge 
buffalo  bull  landed  on  his  head  where  Candidate  and  Conductor  were  standing 
a  moment  before.  Our  brothers  had  made  good  time  getting  outside,  for  by 
the  time  Mr.  Buffalo  gained  his  feet  there  was  no  one  inside.  It  was  lucky  the 
front  portion  was  flimsy,  for  our  brothers  forgot  where  the  door  was  in  their 
rush.  The  bull  on  recovering  his  feet  gave  one  snort  and  he  too  started  for  out- 
side. Whether  he  was  partly  blinded  with  dirt  or  to  avenge  himself  on  us,  as  he 
came  out  he  knocked  down  the  ridgepole  support  and  the  whole  roof  caved 
in,  but  his  career  was  soon  ended.  Our  Texas  brothers'  revolvers  and  our 
Guardian's  repeater  soon  laid  him  out,  and  death  was  the  penalty  for  his  inquis- 
itiveness.  As  we  stood  around  his  carcass  some  one  remarked,  "  Wonder  where 
our  Noble  Grand  and  Supporters  are?"  nobody  had  missed  them  before.  A 
number  started  for  ruins,  thinking  they  might  have  been  buried  beneath  the  de- 
bris. Some  one  called  him  by  name,  "Where  are  you  Mac?"  and  his  jolly  face 
soon  appeared  above  the  sod  emerging  from  the  fireplace  followed  by  his  two 
Supporters,  and  with  all  the  solemnity  of  a  grave  digger  he  proceeded  to  close 
the  Lodge  in  due  form.  It  seems  at  the  first  approach  of  danger  himself  and 
Supporters  had  got  behind  those  buffalo  robe  portieres  in  the  fireplace  with  ten 
feet  good  solid  earth  above  them.  In  those  days  small  bands  of  buffalo  still 
wandered  through  that  section,  and  on  their  way  to  the  river  for  a  drink  one  had 
inadvertently  wandered  on  top  of  an  Odd  Fellows'  Lodge  room. 


German  Lodges  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  California 


By  Joseph  G.  Myseli, 


TXARMONY  LODGE  No.  13,  San  Francisco,  instituted  June  21,  1853.  Mem- 
*  /   bership  160.     Assets  $25,336.50. 

Franklin  Lodge  No.  74,  Placerville,  instituted  on  5th  of  March,  1858.  Pres- 
■ent  membership  JJ.    Assets  $5,745.07. 

Schiller  Lodge  No.  105,  Sacramento  City,  instituted  26th  of  June,  1862. 
Present  membership   145.     Assets  $12,484.10. 

Germania  Lodge  No.  116,  San  Francisco,  instituted  July  1,  1863.  Present 
membership   140.     Assets  $13,759.30. 


Joseph  G.  Mysell 


Joseph  G.  Mysell  was  initiated  into  Washington  Lodge  No.  6,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  at  Washington  City,  D.  C, 
February  21,  1854,  at  the  age  of  22  years.  He  was  initiated  into  Patriarchal  Odd  Fellowship  at  Washington 
City,  D.  C,  May,  1854.  Withdrawing  from  both  these  bodies  in  1859,  he  deposited  his  Lodge  card  in  Harmony 
Lodge  No.  13,  and  Walhalla  Encampment  No.  7,  in  1859,  upon  taking  up  his  residence  in  San  Francisco.  He 
is  one  of  the  most  active  workers  in  the  cause  of  Odd  Fellowship— a  business  man  of  sound  judgment,  who  by 
thrifty  economy  and  careful  management  has  cared  for  and  educated  his  family.  His  heart  is  true  and 
steadfast;  no  man  ever  accused  this  Brother  of  dissimulation;  he  is  absolutely  fearless  in  advocating  what 
he  conceives  to  be  right,— honest  in  his  own  opinions,  he  accords  others  the  right  of  expression.  Differ  with 
him  as  you  may,  you  cannot  but  admire  his  frankness  in  the  discussion  of  all  questions  pertaining  to  the 
Order.  A  close  student,  he  knows  the  history  of  the  Order  in  California,  and,  if  you  call  upon  him  for  informa- 
tion on  any  point,  he  at  once  delves  down  into  an  inside  pocket,  and,  from  a  book  filled  with  facts,  he  is  able 
to  answer  your  question. 

Concordia   Lodge   No.    122,   San    Francisco,   instituted   January   29,    1866. 
Present  membership  155.     Assets  $18,951.18. 

Herman  Lodge  No.   145,  San  Francisco,  instituted  July  8,   1868.     Present 
membership  94.     Assets  $5,608.73. 


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Allemania  Lodge  No.  178,  San  Jose,  instituted  September  2,  1870.  Present 
membership  71.     Assets  $8,191.38. 

Vorwartz  Lodge  No.  313,  Oakland,  instituted  April  26,  1884.  Present  mem- 
bership 94.     Assets  $2,926.74. 

Hofer  Lodge  No.  60,  Los  Angeles,  instituted  July  1,  1896.  Present  mem- 
bership 71.    Assets  $1,074.99. 

Comprising  9  Lodges  with  a  membership  of  1,007.    Assets  $93,977.80. 

Walhalla  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  130,  instituted  February  25,  1888.  Present 
membership  140,  and  doing  faithful  work  in  the  Order. 

Walhalla  Encampment  No.  7,  instituted  March  8,  1856.  Present  member- 
ship 118.    Assets  $15,304. 


THE  INTRODUCTION  OF  THE  I.  O.  O.  F.  INTO   GERMANY. 


On  the  1 8th  day  of  May,  1869,  Representative  F.  S.  Ostheim,  of  Minerva 
Lodge  No.  19  (chartered  to  work  in  the  German  language)  introduced  a  reso- 
lution, which  was  adopted,  instructing  our  Grand  Representatives  to  endeavor  to 
have  the  U.  S.  Grand  Lodge  introduce  Odd  Fellowship  into  Germany.  The 
session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  at  which  the  resolution  was  adopted  was  held  at 
Salem,  Oregon. 

In  1869  when  the  U.  S.  Grand  Lodge  in  September  met  in  this  city  the  fol- 
lowing will  be  found  among  other  proceedings  on  page  4631.     Rep.  Bristow,  of 
Oregon,  from  the  special  committee  to  whom   the   subject   had   been   referred, 
submitted  the  following  report,  which  was  laid  on  the  table  under  the  rule: 
To  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States: 

Your  special  committee,  to  whom  was  referred  the  resolution,  emanating 
from  the  R.  W.  Grand  Lodge  of  Oregon,  in  relation  to  the  establishment  of 
Odd  Fellowship  in  Germany,  most  respectfully  report  that  we  see  no  reasons 
why  "  our  banner  "  should  not  be  unfurled  to  the  breeze  in  all  civilized  coun- 
tries.    We  therefore  recommend  the  adoption  of  the  following  resolution: 

Rcsok'cd,  That  upon  proper  application  from  a  sufficient  number  of  brethren 
in  Germany,  for  authority  to  organize  a  Lodge  or  Lodges,  that  the  M.  W.  Grand 
Sire  be,  and  he  is  hereby  authorized  and  instructed  to  issue  a  dispensation  for  such 
Lodge  or  Lodges,  and  to  appoint  and  commission  a  Special  Deputy,  if  in  his 
opinion  the  good  of  the  Order  requires  it,  with  full  power  and  with  such  restric- 
tions thereon  as  our  laws  and  the  necessities  of  the  case  may  require;  and  that  he 
may,  in  like  manner  establish  the  same  in  other  civilized  countries  upon  proper 
application  for  the  same. 

E.   L.   BRISTOW, 
C.  N.  FOX, 
G.  W.  RACE, 
WM.  ELLISON. 

The  United  States  Grand  Lodge  made  no  provision  to  pay  the  ex- 
penses to  carry  out  the  intent  of  the  resolution,  and  when  Farnsworth  re- 
turned to  California  he  visited  Templar  Lodge  No.  17,  and  stated  that 
he  could  not  carry  out  the  resolution,  to  introduce  Odd  Fellowship  into  Ger- 
many for  want  of  funds.     Templar  Lodge  No.  17  drew    her    warrant    upon    her 


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GERMAN  LODGES  I.  O.  O.  F.  OF  CALIFORNIA  185 

Treasurer  for  $1,200,  and  handed  it  over  to  the  Grand  Sire  Farnsworth,  and  the 
Grand  Master  J.  B.  Harmon  made  the  following-  report  in  his  annual  report  to 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  California,  page  201 :  "  I  cannot  forbear  adding  that  the 
visit  of  the  Grand  Lodge  to  California  has  been  recently  made  still  more  memor- 
able by  a  donation  from  Templar  Lodge  No.  17  of  $1,200,  to  enable  the  Grand 
Sire  to  establish  the  Order  in  Germany  as  he  was  authorized  at  the  session  of 
that  Grand  Lodge.  And  the  Grand  Master  John  B.  Harmon  could  truthfully  say 
in  addition  to  the  above  statement,  that  not  one  dollar  of  that  munificent  dona- 
tion of  Templar  Lodge  was  ever  placed  in  the  hands  of  the  Special  Deputy 
Grand  Sire  Dr.  John  F.  Morse  for  the  German  Mission  of  Odd  Fellowship.  And 
upon  the  urgent  solicitation  of  the  Past  Grand  Master  Charles  N.  Fox,  and 
Past  Grand  Representative  Nathan  Porter,  the  German  Lodges  of  the  second 
District  were  called  together  in  convention  to  provide  ways  and  means  to  assist 
the  Special  Deputy  Grand  Sire  Dr.  John  F.  Morse  to  carry  out  his  commission  to 
establish  Lodges  in  Germany,  and  with  the  following  result  at  that  convention 
December  20,  1870  : 

DONATIONS     MADE. 

Harmony  Lodge  No.  13 $  500.00 

Germania  Lodge  No.   1 16 300.00 

Herman  Lodge  No.  145 100.00 

Bay  City  Lodge  No.  71 100.00 

Franklin   Lodge  No.  74 100.00 

Allemania  Lodge  No.   178 25.00 

Wildy  Encampment 50.00 

Balance   German   Lodges   1 1.70 

Total $1,185.70 

Extract  from  the  Report  of  S.  D.  G.  Sire  Dr.  John  F.  Morse,  1871,  to  tne 
G.  L.  U.  S.:  (Page  51 16.) 

"  When  on  the  9th  of  March  we  opened  with  our  own  tremulous  hands  a 
letter  from  '  Old  Harmony  '  of  San  Francisco,  with  a  contribution  of  $500  and 
an  associated  gift  of  $300  from  '  Gallant  Germania,'  an  addditional  $100  from  the 
'  Youthful  Herman  '  of  the  same  city,  we  struck  out  boldly  and  came  back  once 
more  to  the  old  brotherhood  shores  of  our  troubled  Jordan.  Now  the  first 
gleaming  of  Aurora  were  rapidly  followed  with  full  light  of  an  effulgent  morn- 
ing, and  success  was  assured. 

Such  are  the  official  records  in  regard  to  the  introduction  of  Odd  Fellowship 
into  Germany,  and  to  Past  Grand  Sire  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Brandenburg, 
Germany,  F.  S.  Ostheim,  belongs  the  honor  of  the  introduction  of  Odd  Fellow- 
ship into  Germany. 

Yours  in    F.  L.  T., 

JOSEPH  G.  MYSELL, 
Member  of  Harmony  Lodge  No.  13,  I.  O.  O.  F. 


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By  A.  K.  Kingsford,  Degree  Master 


The  origin  of  Excelsior  Degree  Lodge  (of  San  Francisco)  dates  back  to  the 
early  history  of  Odd  Fellowship  in  California.  Preliminary  work  and  organiza- 
tion was  effected  by  brothers  of  the  Fifth  Degree,  members  of  California,  San 
Francisco,  Harmony,  Yerba  Buena  and  Templar  Lodges  on  September  9  and 
September  16,  1853.  The  names  proposed  for  the  Lodge  were  "  California," 
"  Covenant,"  "  Parker  "  and  "  Excelsior."  "  Parker  "  was  first  decided  upon, 
but  P.  G.  M.  Parker  with  due  modesty  suggested  that  some  other  name  should 
be  selected,  and,  upon  reconsideration  "  Excelsior  "  was  adopted. 


A.  K.  Kingsford,  Degree  Master. 

A.  K.  Kingsford  has  been  an  active  worker  in  the  Lodge  since  he  was  first  sent  there  as  a  delegate  by  his 
Lodge,  Bay  City  No.  71.  He  served  one  term  as  Deputy  Degree  Master  and  then  was  elected  Degree  Master  for 
the  term  commencing  January,  1876,  and  has  filled  the  office  continuously.  His  urbane  manner,  genial  dis- 
position, his  solicitude  for  the  careful  and  correct  instruction  of  candidates  and  his  impartial  rulings  on  all 
matters  acted  upon  by  the  Lodge,  and  his  readiness  at  all  times  to  sacrifice  his  own  pleasure  and  time  for  the 
purpose  of  assisting  in  the  conferring  of  degrees  in  other  Lodges,  in  emergencies,  has  won  for  him  the  gratitude 
and  kind  regard  of  all.  Brother  Kingsford  has  made  a  special  study  of  the  work  of  his  office,  and  his  exempli- 
fication of  the  degree  work  is  highly  commendable.  Much  of  the  success  and  reputation  that  the  Lodge  has 
won  during  the  last  four  years  is  due  to  his  ability  and  efforts.  That  his  labors  are  appreciated  was  demon- 
strated lately  when  he  was  presented  with  the  handsomest  testimonial  ever  presented  in  an  Odd  Fellows' 
Lodge  in  this  city— a  magnificent  gold  badge  studded  with  diamonds  and  other  precious  stones,  manufactured 
by  Shreve  &  Co. 

The  Lodge  was  instituted  on  September  21,  1853,  on  which  date  the  first 
staff  of  officers  was  elected  and  installed:  Bro.  H.  M.  Hewston  as  Degree 
Master;  Jno.  Q.  Piper  as  Dep.  D.  M.;  Jno.  Pitcher  as  Secretary,  and  W.  T. 
Garratt  as  Treasurer.  It  was  decided  to  admit  as  members  all  brothers  who 
could  prove  themselves  in  the  Fifth  Degree,  upon  payment  of  an  initiation  fee  of 
one  dollar.     The  same  qualification  and  fee  has  remained  in  force  till  the  present 


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EXCELSIOR  DEGREE  LODGE,  No.  2,  I.  O.  O.  F.  189 

time,  excepting  that  the  word  "  fifth  "  was  changed  in  due  course  to  read  "third." 
During  the  interval  4,681  brothers  have  enrolled  themselves  as  members. 

The  first  degrees  were  conferred  on  October  5,  1853,  when  P.  G.  M.  Parker 
•conferred  the  first  degree  upon  eight  candidates  and  the  second  degree  upon  six 
candidates;  Bro.  Piper  conferred  the  third  degree  upon  six  candidates  and  Bro. 
Hewston  conferred  the  fourth  and  fifth  degrees  upon  four  candidates.  At  first 
the  wherewithal  to  meet  expenses  was  obtained  by  an  assessment  of  50  cents 
for  each  degree  conferred,  payable  by  the  Lodge  to  which  the  candidate  belonged. 
We  find  that  on  March  15,  1854,  a  communication  was  received  from  Templar 
Lodge  advising  that  they  had  conferred  22  degrees,  and  asking  that  they  be  as- 
sessed with  the  fees  which  the  Degree  Lodge  would  have  been  entitled  to  if  the 
degrees  had  been  conferred  by  them.  Excelsior  Degree  Lodge  magnanimously 
complied  with  their  request.  Later  this  system  was  changed  to  a  pro  rata  assess- 
ment on  all  Lodges  interested,  based  upon  their  membership.  On  October  19, 
1853,  the  Lodge  conferred  the  Rebekah  Degree  upon  ten  brothers.  It  may 
readily  be  seen  that  the  work  of  conferring  the  five  degrees  of  the  subordinate 
Lodge  and  the  Rebekah  Degree,  too,  gave  the  small  band  of  brothers  consider- 
able work.  Their  onerous  and  monotonous  duties  and  a  lack  of  interest  on  the 
part  of  the  brothers  generally  had  a  depressing  influence  upon  the  ardor  with 
which  the  work  was  begun;  so  much  so  that  on  June  2,  1855,  a  resolution  was 
presented  setting  forth  that  it  was  the  sense  of  the  Lodge  that  the  several 
Lodges  should  confer  their  own  degrees  for  the  space  of  three  months,  and  that 
the  Degree  Lodge  should  be  suspended  during  that  period.  Action  was  taken  on 
this  resolution,  and  the  Lodge  adjourned  for  six  months.  On  December  29,  1855, 
a  meeting  was  held  to  "  secure  "  the  charter.  No  other  meeting  was  held  till 
August  19,  1857,  when  a  meeting  was  called  to  consider  the  advisability  of  re- 
suming the  work  of  the  Lodge,  and  at  an  adjourned  meeting  held  September 
19,  1857,  this  was  decided  in  the  affirmative.  The  Lodge  has  held  meetings 
regularly  since  that  date.  The  active  membership  of  the  Lodge  is  composed 
principally  of  the  Noble  Grands  and  Vice  Grands  of  the  various  Lodges  sending 
their  candidates  to  this  Lodge  for  their  degrees.  The  number  of  Lodges  inter- 
ested at  present  is  twenty-one  (21). 

It  would  seem  almost  invidious  to  particularize  upon  the  excellent  work 
and  fraternal  zeal  exhibited  by  any  of  the  many  worthy  and  able  brothers  who 
have  filled  the  principal  Chair  in  the  Lodge.  Some  of  them,  for  instance,  T. 
Rodgers  Johnson  and  Edmund  Lane,  who  filled  the  office  for  fourteen  terms, 
have  laid  aside  their  work  and  gone  to  receive  their  reward  for  their  labors  in 
behalf  of  Friendship,  Love  and  Truth.  Many  others  are  still  in  the  ranks,  doing 
their  part  in  other  directions,  but  are  entitled  to  our  gratitude  for  services  in  this 
Lodge,  among  whom  may  be  mentioned  Joseph  Winterburn,  D.  C.  Smith,  who 
served  nine  terms;  J.  M.  Troutt,  M.  T.  Moses,  P.  G.  M.  J.  H.  Simpson,  T.  R. 
Morse,  U.  S.  G.  Clifford,  and  last,  but  not  least,  our  present  Degree  Master. 

The  Lodge  is  fortunate,  too,  in  the  active  zeal  of  others  besides  its  Degree 
Masters;  at  all  times  they  have  had  the  support  of  able  and  earnest  workers.  Of 
those  taking  an  active  part  at  present  may  be  mentioned  A.  G.  Clark,  D.  D.  M. ; 
L.  C.  Mershon,  Cond'r,  C.  F.  A.  Langerman  and  T.  R.  Morse.  So  long  as  the 
present  standard  of  efficiency  is  maintained  we  believe  that  the  existence  of  the 
Lodge  is  conducive  to  the  best  interests  of  the  Order,  in  this  city  at  least,  and 
should  be  sustained  by  the  attendance  and  co-operation  of  all  brothers  who  de- 
sire the  prosperity  of  the  Order. 

Meetings  are  held  on  the  second  and  fourth  Saturday  evenings  of  each 
month.     One  degree  conferred  each  meeting  night. 


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Few  members  of  the  Order,  perhaps,  realize  the  importance  of  the  office  of 
District  Deputy  Grand  Master.  As  the  official  representatives  of  the  Chief  Execu- 
tive they  have  large  responsibility  and  much  work.  Called  upon  as  they  are  fre- 
quenty  to  advise  and  direct,  they  must  use  tact  and  discrimination,  as  well  as 
firmness;  a  complete  knowledge  of  the  sign  language  of  the  entire  work  of  the 
Order  is  required  by  the  Grand  Lodge;  and  in  order  to  be  able  to  properly 
discharge  the  duties  of  the  office  these  officers  must  be  familiar  with  the 
law  of  the  Order.    Situated  as  some  of  the  deputies  are,  they  are  in  a  sense  Grand 


J.  E.  Streightif,  Past  Grand 

J.  E.  Streightif  was  born  at  Kittanning,  Armstrong  County,  Pennsylvania,  November  21,  1861;  was 
initiated  into  Ariel  Lodge  No.  688,  at  Kittanning,  March  5.  1886;  withdrew  from  that  Lodge  upon  coming  to 
California,  and  deposited  his  card  in  Berkeley  Lodge  No.  270,  at  Berkeley,  August  I,  1889;  was  R.  S.  V.  G. 
during  that  term;  was  installed  Vice  Grand  in  January,  1890,  and  bas  served  almost  continuously  in  office 
since.  He  was  District  Deputy  Grand  Master,  of  District  No.  96,  in  1898,  and  is  now  occupying  the  same 
position;  bas  represented  his  Lodge  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  California;  is  a  member  of  Golden  Rule  Encamp- 
ment No.  34,  and  of  Canton  No.  11,  of  Oakland.  Brother  Streightif  is  an  active,  earnest  Odd  Fellow'  pains- 
taking and  careful  in  everything  he  undertakes,  either  in  Odd  Fellowship  or  in  business. 


Masters.  The  writer  of  this  has  in  mind  one  brother  who  has  held  the  office  for 
several  terms,  and  annually,  as  the  Grand  Master  makes  his  visits  in  this  brother's 
district,  the  District  Deputy  bears  him  company  for  a  week.  This  is  only  one 
case  of  many  such. 

Unlike  the  Grand  Master,  who  bears  with  him  into  retirement  the  title  of 
Past  Grand  Master,  these  faithful  officers  have  no  permanent  recognition  by  the 


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Order,    and  rank  no  higher  at  the  conclusion  of  years  of  service  as  District  Depu- 
ty Grand  Master  than  they  did  before  assuming  the  office,  to  wit,  a  Past  Grand. 

There  is  no  jurisdiction  under  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  where  the  secret 
work,  and  the  beautiful  ritual  of  Odd  Fellowship  is  so  perfectly  and  impressively 
rendered  as  in  California,  and  to  the  District  Deputy  Grand  Masters  must  be  given 
a  share  of  the  credit.  With  this  article  appear  the  portraits  and  short  biographies 
of  a  few  of  these  faithful  and  efficient  officers. 


ROBERT  H.  EVANS,  Past  Grand 

Robert  H.  Evans,  P.  G.,  member  of  Kernville 
Lodge  No.  251.  Born  in  Berkley,  Mass.,  1820; 
joined  King  Philip  Lodge  No.  44  in  Taunton, 
Mass.,  in  1847;  came  to  California  in  1849;  mined 
ten  years  in  Yuba  County  later  in  State  of  Ne- 
vada and  Mexico,  and  the  last  thirty  years  his 
home  has  been  in  Kern  County,  where  he  has 
been  engaged  in  mining  and  milling.  He  was 
District  D.  G.  M.  for  six  years  for  District  No. 
52,  I.  O.  O.  P. 


JULIUS  S.  SHEEL,  Past  GraDd 

Julius  S.  Sheel  was  born  August  5,  1859,  in 
Denmark.  He  came  to  California  in  1888,  and 
was  initiated  into  Western  Addition  Lodge  No. 
285  April  4,  1891.  He  was  elected  and  installed 
as  Vice  Grand  on  January  4,  1898,  and  as  Noble 
Grand  from  July,  1898,  to  January,  1899,  and 
served  as  Deputy  Degree  Master  of  Excelsior 
Degree  Lodge  No.  2  from  July,  1898,  to  January, 
1899. 


MITCHELL,    Past   Grand 


J.  W.  Mitchell,  P.  G.,  was  born  in  Dover,  Dela- 
ware, June  1,  1844,  joined  Consumnes  Lodge  No. 
63,  I.  O.  O.  P.,  January  2,  1892;  has  passed 
through  the  Noble  Grand's  Chair  twice,  and  is 
now  serving  his  third  term  as  Secretary  of  the 
Lodge.  He  was  commissioned  D.  D.  G.  M.  May, 
1899. 


THEOPHILE  TREYER,   Past  Grand 

Theophile  Treyer  was  born  at  Huningue, 
France,  October  14,  1845.  He  arrived  in  America 
in  September,  1869,  and  joined  the  I.  O.  O.  P.  on 
the  24th  of  May,  1877.  He  was  elected  District 
Deputy  Grand  Master  in  1894  and  still  holds  the 
Chair.  He  is  by  profession  a  wigmaker  and  ar- 
tist in  hair. 


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J.  A.  HOLT,  Past  Grand. 

J.  A.  Holt,  D.  D.  G.  M.  of  District  No.  13 
was  initiated  in  Mountain  Lodge  No.  14  at  Michi- 
gan Bluff,  April  4,  1896.  He  was  appointed 
Right  Supporter  to  Vice  Grand  for  ensuing  term, 
and  elected  successively  Vice  Grand  and  Noble 
Grand.  He  held  various  offices  since  occupying 
Noble  Grand's  Chair.  In  1899  Mr.  Holt  was  ap- 
pointed District  Deputy  Grand  Master,  and  elect- 
ed as  representative  to  the   Grand   Lodge. 


A.  H.  NOWELL,  Past  Grand. 

A.  H.  Nowell  was  born  in  Lowell,  Mass.,  May  31 
1852,  came  to  San  Francisco  September  4, 1874  joined 
Western  Addition  Lodge  No.  285  November  11,  1885 
filling  various  subordinate  Chairs,  and  installed 
into  the  office  of  Noble  Grand  January,  1897  Ap- 
pointed District  Deputy  Grand  Master  May  1898 
and  reappointed  in  May.  1899,  also  a  member  of 
Golden  Gate  Encampment  No.  1,  and  Templar 
Rebekah  Lodge  No.  19. 


A.  J.  Chittenden,  Past  Grand 

resentative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  three  annual  sessions  Wa'«  nT^t  n ?  ^°£le  GI^a  three  terms-  and  Re- 
serving in  that  position.  BjSther^hi^im^Tz^S^S^r  ^  fhPn^1  ^aSter  in-  mt'^a  ls  n™ 
and  contributing  his  time  to  its  growth  and  development.      member  of  tne  °rder>  always  using  his  influence 


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C.  A.  IRVINE.  Pa&t  Giand 

C.  A.  Irvine,  Deputy  Grand  Master  for  District 
No.  60  was  born  at  Cochecton.  New  York,  in 
1834.  He  was  educated  in  the  schools  of  Sullivan 
and  Orange  counties,  New  York,  and  Wayne 
County,  Pennsylvania.  His  early  life  was  passed 
upon  a  farm  and  as  raftsman  upon  the  Dela- 
ware. He  came  to  California  in  1859  and  en- 
gaged in  and  still  follows  the  business  of  mer- 
chandising He  joined  Chato  .Lodge  No.  906, 
I.  O.  O.  F.,  at  Cahto  in  1872,  and  San  Hedrin 
Encampment  No.  49  at  Ukiah  in  1874.  He  be- 
came a  P.  D.  D.  G.  P.  and  P.  D.  D.  G.  M.  in 
1879.  He  served  as  Chairman  of  the  Committee 
on  Petitions  in  the  Grand  Lodge  session  of  1879. 
Bro.  Irvine  is  well  versed  in  the  ritual  of  the 
Order.  Hd  never  uses  a  book  or  notes  in  installa- 
tion, dedication  or  any  part  of  the  degree  work. 


R.  L.  ANDERSON.  Past  GraDd 

Brother  R.  L.  Anderson  was  initiated  in  Cali- 
fornia Lodge  No.  1,  on  November  15,  1886.  After 
good  service  in  subordinate  positions,  he  was  elec- 
ted Noble  Grand  for  the  term  beginning  January  1, 
1889.  May  18, 1895,  he  was  appointed  District  Deputy 
Grand  Master  for  District  No.  1,  which  office  he 
filled  with  credit  to  himself  and  benefit  to  the 
Lodges  under  his  charge.  At  the  session  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  1896  he  was  appointed  Chairman  of 
the  Grand  Lodge  Committee  on  Correspondence, 
and  reappointed  in  1897.  He  resigned  in  1898.  He 
has  always  been  an  earnest  worker  in  the  Order. 


N.  HARVIE,  Past  Grand 

Mr.  Harvie  is  a  prominent  contractor  and 
builder  of  Sacramento,  where  he  has  resided 
since  1878.  During  that  time  he  has  built  most 
of  the  prominent  buildings  in  Sacramento,  among 
them  the  California  Winery,  covering  about  half 
a  block  of  land,  the  Buffalo  Brewery,  which  has 
become  so  noted  throughout  the  country  for  its 
superior  quality  of  new  brew,  and  the  U.  S. 
Government  Building  of  Sacramento,  and  many 
others,  but  space  at  this  time  will  not  permit 
mention.  He  became  a  member  of  Capitol  Lodge 
No.  87,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  on  May  9,  1890,  passed 
through  the  Chairs,  and  has  been  a  representa- 
tive to  the  Grand  Lodge  seven  years  in  succes- 
sion, and  at  the  session  in  May,  1899,  was  recom- 
mended for  D.  D.  G.  M.  of  District  No.  3,  as 
being  qualified  for  that  office,  which  he  is  now 
filling  to  the  entire  satisfaction  of  his  district. 


GEORGE  A.  CASH   Past  Grand 

Brother  Geo.  A.  Casn  was  born  In  Nantucket, 
Mass.,  April  12,  1853.  He  came  to  California  in 
1872,  and  joined  Mission  Peak  Lodge  No.  114, 1.  O. 
O.  F.,  September  1,  1890.  At  the  beginning  of  the 
following  term  he  was  appointed  Conductor,  and 
was  installed  Noble  Grand  July  1,  1891.  He  has 
always  been  a  good  worker  in  the  Lodge,  and  the 
Grand  Lodge  has  kept  him  in  office  continuously. 
He  is  now  serving  his  fourth  term  as  District  Deputy 
Grand  Master,  and  is  also  Recording  Secretary  of 
Mission  Peak.  Always  ready  and  willing,  his 
example  is  one  to  be  followed  by  his  brothers,  who 
esteem  him  highly. 


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E.   D.   SCOTT,   Past  Grand 

E.  D.  Scott,  Past  Grand,  was  initiated  into 
Newville  Lodge  No.  321,  at  Newville,  Colusa 
County,  California,  December  17,  1886.  He  took 
all  the  degrees  during  the  month  of  December 
of  that  year,  and  on  January  7th  was  appointed 
L.  S.  S.  He  held  this  office  two  terms,  and  on 
January  6,  1888,  he  was  installed  Vice  Grand. 
On  July  20th  of  the  same  year  he  was  installed 
Noble  Grand. 

Upon  retiring  from  the  position  of  Noble 
Grand,  he  served  one  term  as  Past  Grand,  at  the 
conclusion  of  which  he  again  accepted  an  ap- 
pointed office  in  which  he  served  until  January, 
1890,  and  for  the  second  time  he  was  installed 
Noble  Grand,  serving  until  1891.  At  the  con- 
clusion of  this  term  as  Noble  Grand  he  was 
elected  Secretary  and  held  the  office  until  1898, 
when  he  was  elected  Noble  Grand  again  for  the 
third  term.  In  January,  1899,  he  was  installed 
Treasurer;  in  April  of  this  ..year  he  was  ap- 
pointed D.  D.  G.  M.  for  District  No.  71,  and  is 
now  serving  in  that  position. 

He  is  an  active,  energetic  Odd  Fellow,  never 
losing  an  opportunity  to  work  for  the  good  of 
the  cause. 


HENRY    T.    BARNES,    Past    Grand 

Henry  T.  Barnes,  P.  G.,  was  born  in  Toronto, 
Canada,  April  14,  1857.  He  was  initiated  in 
Woodland  Lodge  No.  Ill  on  July  15,  1882,  and  in- 
stalled as  Noble  Grand  on  July  1,  1884,  sent  as 
delegate  to  the  Grand  Lodge  in  1885  and  was  ap- 
pointed as  D.  D.  G.  M.  by  C.  N.  Jenkins  in  18«9. 


He  was  appointed  to  the  same  office  by  Karl  C. 
Brueck  in  1898  and  by  W.  A.  Bonynge  in  1899. 
In  1S87  A.  R.  Lord  appointed  him  D.  D.  G.  P.. 
and  a  second  time  sent  as  delegate  to  the  Grand 
Lodge.  He  is  a  charter  member  of  Woodland 
Encampment  No.  71,  which  was  organized  on 
May  20,  1884. 

Mr.  Barnes  was  sent  to  the  Grand  Encampment 
as  delegate  twice  and  served  as  D.  D.  G.  P.  once. 
He  is  also  a  charter  member  of  Sylvan  Rebekah 
Degree  Lodge  No.  108,  which  was  organized  on 
December  22.  1886,  when  he  was  elected  Past  No- 
ble Grand  and  served  two  terms.  Mr.  Barnes  is 
a  stone  mason  and  contractor,  and  has  be>  n  in 
the  business  in  Woodland  for  eighteen  years. 


A.    J.    MOORE.    District    Deputy    Grand    Master 

Brother  Moore  was  born  in  Keokuk  County. 
Iowa,  October  19,  1858.  He  was  initiated  into 
Odd  Fellowship  March  4,  1894,  in  Morilla  Lodge 
No.  241,  located  at  Fort  Bidwell,  California.  At 
present  he  holds  the  ofllce  of  District  Deputy 
Grand  Master  for  District  No.  85. 


BROTHER  S.  OBEUDEENER,  Past  Grand 

Mr.  Oberdeener  was  born  in  San  Francisco 
September  14,  1859,  and  went  to  Santa  Clara  in 
1871.  He  entered  the  Santa  Clara  High  School, 
graduating  therefrom  in  1874.  He  then  entered 
his  father's  drug  store,  and  in  1879  left  to  enter 
the  Department  of  Pharmacy,  University  of  Cali- 
fornia, graduating  in  1880  with  the  highest  hon- 
ors. Returning  to  Santa  Clara  in  1882,  he  be- 
came proprietor  of  the  Santa  Clara  Drug  Store 
where  he  has  since  resided.  In  1897.  he  was  ap- 
pointed by  Governor  Budd  a  member  of  the  Cal- 
ifornia   State    Board    of    Pharmacy. 

For  ten  years  Mr.  Oberdeener  was  a  member 
of  the  Board  of  Education,  and  is  now  a  member 
of  the  Board  of  Town  Trustees  of  Santa  Clara, 
being  Chairman  of  the  Finance  Committee.  In 
1884  he  joined  Santa  Clara  Lodge  No.  52,  I.  O. 
O.  P.,  is  a  Past  Grand  and  was  D.  D.  G.  M.  of 
District  No.  20.  He  is  a  P  C.  P.  of  Santa  Clara 
Encampment  No.  32,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  and  was  D.  D. 
G.  P.  of  District  No.  13  for  two  terms.  He  is  also 


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197 


a  member  of  Clara  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  34,  and  is 
at  present  a  member  of  the  Committee  on  Mile- 
age in  the  Grand  Lodge  and  of  the  Committee  on 
State  of  the  Order  in   the  Grand  Encampment. 

Mr.  Oberdeener  is  a  prominent  member  of  sev- 
eral other  fraternal  orders,  having  been  Supreme 
Representative  of  the  American  Foresters  at  thy 
session  held  in  Denver  in  1897. 


SAUL   ROBERT  JACOBS,   Past  Grand 

Brother  Jacobs  is  a  native  of  San  Francisco. 
He  graduated  from  the  public  schools  of  this  city 
in  1884,  and  afterwards  attended  the  University 
of  California,  graduating  in  1890,  receiving  the 
degree  of  Doctor  of  Dental  Science.  He 
joined  San  Francisco  Lodge  No.  3  in  Novem- 
ber, 1891,  and  ever  since  has  been  an  active  and 
enthusiastic  worker.  He  was  elected  Noble 
Grand  in  July,  1894,  after  passing  through  the 
necessary  subordinate  Chairs,  and  was  elected 
representative  of  the  Grand  Lodge  in  1895.  In 
May,  1899,  he  was  appointed  by  Grand  Master 
Bonynge  District  Deputy  Grand  Master  for  Dis- 
trict No.  1,  filling  that  position  now,  to  the  satis- 
faction and  benefit  of  the  Lodges  of  the  District. 
He  is  a  charter  member  of  Loyal  Rebekah  Lodg' 
No.  215. 


P.  G.  HUGHES,  Past  Grand 

P.  C.  Hughes,  the  present  D.  D.  G.  M.  of  Dis- 
trict No.  90,  Mono  County,  California,  was  born 
in  Ireland  in  1841,  and  came  to  New  York  City 
at  a  tender  age.     He  remained  in  New  York  but 


a  few  years,  when  he  was  induced  by  the  goli 
excitement  to  come  to  San  Francisco  in  1860, 
and  thence  on  to  Aurora,  at  that  time  a  part  of 
Mono  County,  California.  In  1863  he  joined  Es- 
meralda Lodge  No.  6,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  of  Aurora, 
and  remained  an  earnest  worker  until  1896,  when 
he  withdrew  to  assist  in  organizing  Bridgeport 
Lodge  No.  386  as  a  charter  member.  At  the 
hands  of  this  Lodge  he  received  all  of  its  official 
honors.  Mr.  Hughes  (like  the  revered  founder 
of  Odd  Fellowship  in  America)  is  a  blacksmith  by 
trade,  and  the  grand  lesson  of  the  Three  Links 
has  a  more  than  ordinary  significance  to  him. 
A  pioneer  of  Mono  County,  he  has  resided  with 
his  family  at  Bridgeport,  the  county-seat,  where 
he  has  followed  his  calling  as  "  The  Village 
Blacksmith,"  for  the  past" thirty-five  years.  He 
has  three  sons  and  a  son-in-law,  all  members  of 
Bridgeport  Lodge  No.  386,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  each  of 
whom  will  find  that  the  grandest  aDd  noblest  ob- 
jects of  Odd  Fellowship  will  be  fully  subserved 
by  emulating  the  subject  of  this  sketch  in  his 
daily  practice  of  Friendship,   Love  and   Truth. 


TILLIE  GETCHELL,  District  Deputy  President 

Sister  Getchell  is  a  member  of  Sequoia  Rebekah 
Lodge  No.  129,  San  Andreas.  She  isDistrict  Deputy 
President  of  District  No.  38:  an  amiable  woman 
who  has  endeared  herself  to  all  who  have  met 
her  in  the  atmosphere  of  Friendship,  Love  and 
Truth. 


LOTTIE  GALE,  District  Deputy  President 


Sister  Gale  is  a  member  of  Naomi  Rebekah 
Lodge  of  Truckee;  District  Deputy  President  for 
District  No.  33.  She  is  an  untiring  worker  for  the 
cause  of  Rebekah  Odd  Fellowship. 


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MRS.  HATTIE  DULEY 
District  Deputy  President 

Mrs.  Hattie  Duley,  Deputy  Grand  President. 
District  No.  5,  comprising  California  Rebekah 
Lodge  No.  1,  Templar  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  19, 
Oriental  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  90,  Amity  Rebekah 
Lodge  No.  161,  Loyal  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  215,  and 
Mission  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  225.  She  is  a  mem- 
ber of  Amity  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  161. 

Sister  Duley  is  a  tireless  worker  in  the  cause  of 
Rebekah  Odd  Fellowship,  and  by  her  well-directed 
efforts  new  life  and  energy  has  been  given  to  the 
Lodges  under  her  jurisdiction. 


ELIZABETH    HARVEY 
District  Deputy  President 

Elizabeth  Harvey  was  born  in  Canton  Mis- 
souri, was  educated  in  that  State  and  taught  in 
the  public  schools.  She  was  married  to  Dr  J 
W.  Harvey  September  15,  1867.  She  came  to 
California  in  1884  and  joined  the  Rebekah  Lodge 
m  1889,  and  has  been  an  active  member  ever  since 
and  is  now  D.  D.  P.  of  Rebekah  District  No  45 
She  was  appointed  Grand  Chaplain  of  the  Grand 
Assembly   at   its    last   regular    meeting    in    May, 

There  are  few  more  ardent  advocates  of  the  spirit 
of  the  Order  than  Sister  Harvey.  She  has  always 
taken  a  deep  interest  in  quest  ons  affecting  the 
advancement  of  the  Rebekah  Degree,  and  she  is 
very  popular  with  all  wh  j  know  her. 


MELISSA  A.  SESSIONS,  Charter  Member 

Melissa  A.  Sessions  is  a  charter  member  oftheMt. 
Bidwell  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  28.  She  was  the  fiftb 
Noble  Grand  of  the  Lodge  of  which  she  is  a  member 
and  has,  since  the  institution  of  that  Lodge  in  February,. 
1895,  been  o"e  of  its  most  interested  and  active  mem- 
bers. She  was  the  first  delegate  from  this  Lodge  to  the- 
Rebekah  Assembly  and  the  second  District  Deputy- 
President  arpointed  from  the  Mt.  Bidwell  Lodge  for 
Rebekah  District  No.  52. 


JOHN   SCHUYLES,    Past   Grand 

John  Schuyles  was  initiated  December,  1880,  at 
Edgar,  Nebraska.  In  1888  he  withdrew  from  this 
Lodge  and  was  one  of  the  charter  members  of 
Oceanside  Lodge  No.  346,  which  was  instituted 
at  Oceanside,  California,  July  20,  1888,  and  was 
elected  the  first  Noble  Grand;  he  was  also  one 
of  the  charter  members  of  Oceanside  Rebekah, 
Lodge  No.  146,  which  was  instituted  January  21, 
1889,  and  was  the  first  Noble  Grand  of  this  Lodge. 
In  May,  1889,  he  became  a  member  of  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  California  as  a  Representative,  and  has 
attended  every  session  of  that  Grand  Body,  witht 
two  exceptions,  since  first  becoming  a  Repre- 
sentative. 

He  now  holds  membership  in  the  Subordinate- 
Lodge  and  the  Rebekah  Lodge.  He  is  act  ve, 
energetic,  full  of  spirit  and  of  vim,  always  alive- 
to  the  best  interests  of  the  Order  he  so  loves. 


Patriarchs  Militant,  I.  O.  O.  F. 


By  Col.  O.  H.  Brower 

y£XHE  Degree  of  Patriarchs  Militant  is  founded  upon  the  principles  of  Uni- 
^^^  versal  Justice  (Justitia  Universalis).  The  doctrines  of  rights  are  advocated 
by  peaceful  methods,  but  if  necessary  will  be  defended  by  the  exercise  of  force — 
ideas,  enlarged  and  beautiful.     1885  Journal  10,114-10,111. 

The  charge  to  the  candidate  prior  to  enrollment  must  embrace  the  above 
ideas,  enlarged  and  beautified.     1885,  Journal  10,114-10,111. 

This  Degree  is  purely  military  and  for  display  purposes,  and  all  civic  matters 
pertaining  to  its  membership  must  and  can  only  be  arranged  through  the  En- 
campment Branch  of  the  Order. 


General  Edwin  Hazen  Black,  Past  Grand  Patriarch 

Edwin  Hazen  Black,  Past  Grand  Patriarch,  was  born  in  Embden,  Maine,  July  1,  1847;  enlisted  in  the 
Fifth  Rhode  Island  Artillery  in  1863,  and  came  across  the  plains  to  California  in  1868.  Brother  Black  was 
initiated  into  Unity  Lodge  No.  131. 1.  O.  O.  F.,  in  1869,  and  elected  Noble  Grand  in  1874;  passed  through  the 
Chairs  of  Oriental  Encampment  No.  57,  and  served  two  years  as  D.  D.  G.  M.  and  one  year  as  D.  D.  G.  P.;  was 
a.  Delegate  in  the  Grand  Encampment,  and  served  as  Chairman  of  Committee  on  Appeals,  and  elected  Grand 
Patriarch  in  1882;  was  the  first  commander  of  Uniform  Degree  Camp  No.  5,  and  was  in  command  of  Canton 
San  Francisco  No.  5,  Patriarchs  Militant,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  and  gave  five  competitive  drills;  was  the  first  Colonel 
•of  2d  Regiment,  Patriarchs  Militant,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  and  served  two  years  as  Brigadier-General,  commanding  the 
Department  of  California,  and  was  in  command  of  the  Odd  Fellows' Parade  at  the  Midwinter  Fair,  1894,  on  Odd 
Fellows'  Day.  There  are  few  men  so  devoted  to  Odd  Fellowship  as  Brother  Black;  of  an  exceedingly  original 
turn  of  mind  it  is  interesting  to  hear  him  discuss  men  and  philosophize  on  the  varied  phases  of  life.  A 
worthy  citizen,  a  man  of  strong  character,  who  has  the  happy  faculty  of  making  many  friends  and  few 
enemies. 

ORGANIZATION. 

The  unit  of  organization  of  the  Degree  is  a  "  Canton  "  to  consist  of  at  least 
fifteen  (15)  members  who  are  designated  "  Chevaliers."  The  Degree  of  the 
Patriarchs  Militant  was  adopted  September  24,  1885,  at  the  session  of  the  Sov- 
ereign Grand  Lodge  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  without  a  dissenting  vote. 


PATRIARCHS   MILITANT,  I.  O.  O.  F. 


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MILITARY  SUBDIVISIONS. 
Cantons  "  throughout  the  world  are  organized  into  Battalions,  Regi- 


ments, Brigades,  Divisions,  Army  Corps  and  an  Army. 

EX-OFFICIO  OFFICERS. 

The  Grand  Sire  of  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  is  the  Commander-in-Chief. 
All  Cantons  and  Patriarch  Militant  forces  are  under  the  immediate  super- 
vision and  control  of  the  various  Department  Commanders  within  the  jurisdic- 


Henry  Orson  Brower,  Colonel  Commanding    2d  Regt.,  Dept.  of  California,  P.  M.,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

Henry  Orson  Brower,  Past  Chief  Patriarch,  was  born  in  Lexington,  Indiana,  September  7,  1840;  enlisted 
August  27,  1862,  and  served  in  the  100th  Regiment  Indiana  Volunteer  Infantry  and  went  to  Danville,  Illinois,  in 
the  year  1866.  He  was  initiated  into  Danville  Lodge  No.  69, 1.  O.  O.  F.,  in  1868,  and  subsequently  served  as 
Noble  Grand;  joined  Marsh  Encampment  No.  46,  in  1869,  and  served  as  Chief  Patriarch;  was  elected  Captain 
of  Company  A,  3d  Regiment,  Illinois  National  Guard,  and  served  as  such  for  five  years;  was  elected  as  Com- 
mander of  Uniform  Degree,  Camp  No.  14,  in  the  Department  of  Illinois,  and  served  for  four  years  as  Captain 
of  Canton  Danville  No.  11,  Patriarchs  Militant,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  and  served  as  Lieutenant-Colonel  and  in  command 
of  the  3d  Regiment,  Patriarchs  Militant,  in  the  Division  of  the  Lakes,  in  1887.  Mr.  Brower  came  to  California 
June  30,  1891,  and  joined  Canton  San  Francisco  No.  5,  Patriarchs  Militant,  in  1892,  and  was  elected  Captain  in 
1895,  serving  one  year;  was  then  elected  Colonel  of  the  2d  Regiment,  Patriarchs  Militant,  Department  of  Cali- 
fornia, in  1896,  and  re-elected  in  1898;  joined  Unity  Lodge  No.  131  by  card  in  1896,  and  was  elected  Delegate  to 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  California  in  1899. 

tion,  wherever  located,  subject  to  such  rules  and  regulations  as  may  be  prescribed 
by  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge,  and  orders  issued  by  the  Grand  Sire,  ex-officio 
commander-in-chief  of  the  Patriarchs  Militant. 

ORIGIN  OF  THE  DEGREE. 

The  origin  of  the  Degree,  the  incidents  and  continuous  legislation  thereto 
dates  as  far  back  as  1841,  and  continued  up  to  the  time  the  degree  was  adopted 
by  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge,  September  24.  1885. 


2o2  PATRIARCHS  MILITANT,  I.  O.  O.   F. 

THE  FIRST  UNIFORM. 

The  first  favorable  legislation  toward  establishing  a  military  branch  of  Odd* 
Fellowship  was  enacted  at  the  session  of  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  in  the  year 
1872  by  the  adoption  of  the  following  resolution. 

"  Resolved,  That  Encampments  be  permitted  to  wear  such  a  style  of  street 
uniform,  on  parade,  as  may  be  sanctioned  by  the  Grand  Encampments  of  their 
respective  jurisdiction." 

Thus  a  uniform  was  adopted  consisting  of  Chapeau,  Baldric,  Sword,  Belt 
and  Gauntlets,  to  be  worn  only  by  the  Royal  Purple  Degree  Members  of  En- 
campment. 

At  the  session  of  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  at  Baltimore,  September  24, 
1885,  a  new  uniform  was  adopted  and  the  present  Patriarch  Militant  Degree  thus 
organized. 

The  following  year  of  1886,  during  the  session  of  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge- 
at  Boston,  Mass.,  a  parade  took  place  on  September  22,  1886,  consisting  of  the 
Order  in  Massachusetts,  the  New  England  States,  and  visiting  brothers  from  a 
distance.  Here  the  Patriarchs  Militant  made  their  first  appearance  in  a  general 
parade.  The  number  in  parade  was  estimated  at  15,000,  and  6,000  of  which  were 
Patriarchs  Militant  in  full  uniform.  So  rapid  was  the  growth  and  increase  in 
membership  that  in  the  year  of  1893,  only  five  years  then  in  existence,  numbered 
twenty-three  thousand,  four  hundred  and  twenty-six  members,  with  one  million, 
one  hundred  and  sixty-one  thousand,  nine  hundred  and  seventy  ($1,161,970)  dol- 
lars in  uniforms,  equipments,  etc. 

THE  HISTORY  OF  THE  MILITARY  BRANCH  OF  ODD  FELLOW- 
SHIP IN  CALIFORNIA. 
Agreeable  to  and  in  conformity  with  the  legislation  of  the  Sovereign  Grand 
Lodge,  enacted  in  the  year  1872,  the  Patriarchs  of  California  was  organized 
from  the  various  Encampments,  and  adopted  the  uniform  prescribed  by  the  Sov- 
ereign Grand  Lodge,  and  approved  by  the  Grand  Encampment  of  California.  A 
Battalion  was  then  formed  called  the  Golden  Gate  Battalion,  and  commanded  by 
Capt.  Geo.  T.  Bowen.  The  company  gave  a  ball  at  Piatt's  Hall,  San  Francisco, 
Thanksgiving  night,  November,  1873,  and  their  first  appearance  of  note  was  in 
parade  during  the  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  California,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  held  in 
Vallejo,  California,  in  May,  1874.  They  thereafter  kept  up  their  organization, 
frequently  appearing  on  proper  occasions  until  they  were  merged  into  "  Uniform 
Degree  Camps."  There  were  several  similar  organizations  throughout  Califor- 
nia as  well  as  of  the  Order  at  large,  which  led  up  to  further  action  of  the  Sov- 
ereign Grand  Lodge  at  the  annual  session  held  in  Providence,  R.  I.,  in  the  year 
of  1883,  authorizing  each  Grand  Encampment  to  issue  charters  for  "  Uniform 
Degree  Camps."  The  Military  Branch  of  the  Order  thus  organized  created  new 
desires  and  requirements  and  during  the  session  of  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge 
in  the  City  of  Baltimore  the  "  Degree  "  of  Patriarchs  Militant  was  created  and 
placed  upon  a  strict  military  basis  September  24,  1885  (the  work  having  been 
exemplified  by  Canton  Excelsior  No.  1,  of  Louisville,  Ky.),  and  the  first  record 
of  the  Patriarchs  Militant  organization  made  known  in  California,  was  by  the 
appointment  of  Chas.  Wesley  Breyfogle,  of  San  Jose,  as  Brigadier  General,  when 
placed  in  command  of  the  Department  of  California,  he  issued  his  first  General 
Order  No.  1,  dated  San  Jose,  Cal.,  January  22,  1886,  appointing  his  Brigade  Staff. 
On  the  1 2th  day  of  April,  1886,  General  Breyfogle  issued  General  Order  No.  2,. 
organizing  the  following  Battalion  and  Regiments: 


PATRIARCHS  MILITANT,  I.  O.  O.  F.  203 

FIRST   REGIMENT. 
Chas.  A.  Garter,  Col.  Com'dg. 

First  Battalion:    Cantons,  Sacramento  Nos.  1  and  18;  Nevada  No.  6,  and  Porter  No.  10. 
Second      "  Canton,  Chico  No.  3;  Red  Bluff  No.  12,  and  Golden  State  No.  14. 

Third         "  Canton,  Ridgley  No.  15;  Escohl  No.  13. 

SECOND    REGIMENT. 
E.  H.  Black.  Col.  Com'dg. 

First  Battalion:     San  Francisco  No.  5  and  19;  Eschol  No.  13,  and  Vallejo  No.  16. 
Second       "  San  Jose  No.  9;  Pacific  No.  10,  and  Oakland  No.  11. 

Third         "  Orion  No.  12,  and  San  Bernardino  No.  17. 

PAST   COMMANDERS    OF   THE    DEPARTMENT    OF    CALIFORNIA. 

Brigadier  General  C.  W.  Breyfogle,  San  Jose;  Brigadier  General  E.  K.  Russell,  Oakland;  Brigadier 
General  E.  H.  Black,  San  Francisco;  Brigadier  General  J.  H.  Crosett,  San  Francisco. 

Past  Commander  1st  Regiment.  Colonel  C.  A.  Garter,  Sacramento;    Past  Commander  2d   Regiment, 
Colonel  E.  H.  Black,  San  Francisco;  Past  Commander  3d  Regiment,  J.  H.  Applegate,  Alameda. 
Headquarters  Department  of  California,  Santa  Ana,  Cal., 

C.  C.  Sherman,  Brig.  Genl.  Com'dg. 

Brigade  Staff. 

Chief  of  Staff,  Lieut.  Col.  J.  W.  Harris;  Assistant  Adjutant  General,  Major  E.  H.  Grewell;  Assistant 
Inspector  General,  Major  W.  J.  Schlosser:  Quartermaster  General,  Major  Frank  Lee;  Commissary  General. 
Major  John  Gray;  Banneretti,  Capt.  T.  Carrif;  Assistant  Surgeon  General,  Major  D.  E.  Nash;  Brigade 
Chaplain,  Major  Xavier  Mefret. 

FIRST    REGIMENT. 
W.  H.  Sherburn,  Col.  Com'dg. 

First  Battalion:    Canton,  Sacramento  No.  1;  Canton,  Red  Bluff  No.  3;  Canton,  Placerville  No.  4. 
Second      "  Canton,  Neva  No.  6;  Canton,  Portel  No.  7;  Canton,  Chico  No.  2. 

Third         "  Canton,  Ridgley  No.  15;  Canton,  Eschol  No.  13. 

SECOND    REGIMENT. 
H.  O.  Brower,  Col.  Com'dg. 

First  Battalion :    Canton,  San  Francisco  No.  5;  Canton,  Oakland  No.  11. 

Second      "  Canton,  San  Jose  No.  9;  Canton,  Veritas  No.  21. 

Third         "  Canton,  Santa  Rosa  No.  23;  Canton,  Tulare  No.  26;  Canton,  Selma  No.  24. 

THIRD    REGIMENT. 
Samuel  F.  Smith,  Col.  Com'dg. 

First  Battalion:    Canton,  Orion  No.  12;  Canton,  Los  Angeles  No.  27. 

Second      "  Canton,  Riverside  No.  25;  Canton,  San  Bernardino  No.  17. 

Third         "  Canton,  San  Diego  No.  22;  Canton,  Lyon  No.  23;  Canton,  Ventura  No.  29. 

ARMY  OF  PATRIARCHS  MILITANT. 

Reports  of  the  various  department  councils  and  Cantons  on  April  26,  1897, 
presents  the  following  exhibit:  476  Cantons,  128  Battalions,  43  Regiments  and 
13  Brigades,  with  a  total  membership  of  16,064;  property  on  hand,  $273,967.16; 
cash  on  hand,  $43,360.96. 

DEPARTMENT  OF  CALIFORNIA. 

In  the  Department  of  California  the  report  of  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge 
at  the  close  of  1897  shows  that  we  then  had  19  Cantons,  9  Battalions,  3  Regi- 
ments, 1  Brigade,  with  a  membership  of  661. 

Throughout  the  year  of  1898  much  activity  and  increased  interest  has  been 
shown,  and  more  especially  on  the  event  of  our  Golden  Jubilee  Celebration, 
which  has  had  the  desired  effect  to  increase  our  membership  by  many  accessions 
to  our  ranks. 

On  July  27,  1899,  a  new  Canton  was  organized  at  Ventura,  and  named  Can- 
ton Ventura  No.  29,  with  36  active  charter  members. 

Much  enthusiasm  exists  at  this  present  time  in  the  rank  and  file  of  the 
Patriarchs  Militant  throughout  this  entire  jurisdiction. 


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\Y.  A.  Bonynge,  Vice-President  Mrs.  Dell  C.  Savage,  Vice-President 

Karl  C.  Brueck,  Vice-President  U.  S.  G.  Clifford,  Secretary 

James   W.   Harris,   Vice-President  George  T.  Shaw,  Treasurer 
General  C.  C.  Sherman,  Vice-President 

CHAIRMEN  OF  COMMITTEES. 

E.  W.  Schrader — Carriages  William   H.   Barnes — Press 
Louis    G.    Schord — Decorations  John   Morton — Printing 
M.  T.  Moses — Exercises  H.  L.  Curtis — Prizes 

F.  A.  Week — Excursion  W.  A.  S.  Nicholson — Reception 
W.  T.  Galloway — Finance  H.  S.  Winn — Souvenir  Badge 

J.  H.  Gilmore — Halls  George  H.  Morrison — Souvenir  Book. 

L.  L.  Remy — Hotels  John  A.   Foster — Subscriptions 

Louis  Kragen — Information  William  H.  Barnes — Transportation 

H.  F.  Schlichting,  Jr. — Music  H.  O.  Brower— Military  Display 
Frank  D.  Worth — Parade 


COMMITTEES  : 

EXERCISES. 
M.  T.  Moses,  Chairman  E.  L.  Head 

Fred.  Fillmore  Eugene  Brackett 

Charles  Stallman 

PARADE. 
Frank  D.  Worth,  Chairman  ,F.  W.  Thompson 

Charles  A.  Wisewell,  Secretary  W.  W.  Watson 

Louis  B.  Hetty  A.  J.  Duncan 

George  Wimmer 

FIFTY   YEARS  OF   ODD  FELLOWSHIP  IN  CALIFORNIA. 
SOUVENIR  BOOK. 
George   H.   Morrison,   Chairman  J-  J-  Loggie 

John  G.  Wetmore  W.  E.  Lutz 

Joseph  Winterburn  Mrs.  Anna  M.  Liese 

David  Newell 

SOUVENIR  BADGE. 

H.  S.  Winn,  Chairman 

SUBSCRIPTIONS. 

John  A.   Foster,   Chairman  H.  C.  Wyckoff 

J.  H.  Simpson  John  Feis 

J.  G.  Mysell  Henry  C.  George 

B.  F.  Wellington  John  R-  Daly 

C.  F.  O'Neil  S-   G-  Whitney 
Samuel  Polack  A-  J-  Cleary 
Jacob  Greenebaum  L-   c-  Mershon 
F.  A.  Taylor  C.  W.  Derby 
H.  H.  Dobbin  E.  A.  Hermann 
Emil  Niemeier  Caleb  Brind 

D.  Becker  William  F.  Lee 
J.  J.  Applegate  J-  N.  Nisbet 

A.  B.  Richet  F.  R.  Parker 

W.  J.  B.  Warner  C.  M.  Symonds 

J.  W.  Allan  Guy  Lathrop 


206  EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE,  GOLDEN  JUBILEE  CELEBRATION 

FINANCE. 


W.  T.  Galloway,  Chairman 
John  Thompson 
Mrs.  Mary  E.  Don  oho 


W.  A.  S.  Nicholson,  Chairman 

A.  W.  Williams 

George  Walcom 

F.  Hock 

D.  A.  Ha  gens 

A.  D.  Cheshire 

H.  W.  Quitzow 

William  D.  Williams 

J.  W.  Church 

S.  Regensberger 

F.   Toklas 

George  H.  Wilson 

Thomas  K.  Kase 

George  Obram 

F.  D.  Morrell 

A.  H.  Wehser 

A.  Wegner 

H.  M.  D.  Meyer 

C.  F.  Oner 

A.  J.  Doyle 

J.  A.  Wells 

George  C.  Crowell 

A.  Hovey 

J.  Conklin 

W.  H.  Wessling 

W.  J.  Black 

Frank  Fierce 

J.  H.  Foster 

M.  Neuman,  M.  D. 

Martin   Coleman 

George  R.  Meyer  darks 

Miss  Sarah  Harris 

Miss  Pauline  Harris 

Miss  Bessie  McDonald 

Mrs.  J.  n.  Wehser 

Mrs.  M.  Homeyer 

Mrs.  C.  Anderson 

Mrs.  C.  Petersen 

Mrs.  L.  Steele 

Mrs.  M.  McLane 

Mrs.   H.    C.   Edwards 

Miss  Adelaide  Brown 

Miss  Minnie  M.  Howie 

Mrs.  Hattie  I)uley 

Mrs.  Lela  M.  Ziegler 

Miss  Lucy  M.  Quinton 

Miss  Gertrude  Wimmer 

Miss  Minnie  Van  Doren 

Mrs.  F.  M.  Cyrus 

Miss  Florence  Walcom 


F.  E.  Whitney 
George  A.  Cash 


RECEPTION. 


J.  J.  Applegate,  Secretary 

A.  Jacobi 

F.  Hufschmidt 

E.  C.  Hare 
W.  T.   Sevier 

C.  H.  Desrosier 
H.  O.  Brower 

F.  P.  Duley 

J.  F.  Breckwoldt 
James  D.  Davies 
Ralph  J.  Schirman 
W.  A.  Noffsinger 
T.  N.  Clough 
W.  G.  McKibben 
A.  H.  Cousins 

E.  Drvselins 

N.  R.  Doolittle 
Joseph  Schmidt 

F.  B.  Voorhies 
W.  B.  Hibbett 
Henry  S.  Martin 
E.  Daucher 

J.  Brun 

James  Lawrence 

John  Greenlees 

D.  V.  Deuel 
Clarkson    Dye 
L.  Canepa 

G.  W.  Montieth 
A.  H.  Nowell 

H.  F.  Schlichting,  Sr. 
William  T.  Beck 
Mrs.  Sophie  H.  Forbes 
Mrs.   Sarah   Kleiss 
Mrs.  Allie  Parker 
Miss  Gussie  Hooper 
Miss  Amy  Webb 
Mrs.  Lillie  Meredith 
Miss   Georgina  Hencken 
Miss   Bertha   Specht 
Miss   Lottie   Barthold 
Miss  Bertha  Schultze 
Miss  Emma  Ramm 
Miss  F.  L.  Sinclair 
Mrs.  Laura  M.  Lowrie 
Miss  P.  C.  Burkhardt 
Miss  Rena  J.  Crawford 
Miss  Lulu  B.  Holcomb 
Mrs.  A.  W.  Turpin 
Mrs.  M.  E.  McCollister 


EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE,  GOLDEN  JUBILEE  CELEBRATION 


207 


F.  A.  Week,  Chairman 
J.  .1.  Loggie 

C.  O.  Burton 
Roy  Daniels 

D.  C.  Malcom 
Miss  Alice  Hall 
Miss  Clothilde  Stohr 
Miss  Abbie  A.  Ewing 
Miss  Bettie  Joost 
Mrs.  Antoinette  Shaw 
Mrs.  Mollie  E.  McCollister 


EXCURSION. 

J.  II. 

,  Foster 

F.  P. 

Ashworth 

A.  N 

.  Copsey 

J.  W 

.  Perry 

Mrs. 

Mary   A 

l.  Hawley 

Mrs. 

Alma  I. 

Jensen 

Miss 

Mary  C. 

Seymour 

Miss 

Minnie 

Becker 

Mrs. 

Minnie 

F.  Dobbin 

Mrs. 

Myra  J. 

Simpson 

Mrs. 

Amanda 

J.  Willist 

Louis  G.  Schord,  Chairman 
Louis  Hammersmith 
James  E.  Miln 


DECORATIONS 


Max  Stein 
W.  A.  Smith 
H.  D.  Seville 


HALLS. 


J.  II.  Gilmore,  Chairman 
F.  L.  Turpin 


H.  F.  Schlichting,  Jr. 
F.  H.  Siebe 

Dr.  H.  L.  Curtis,  Chairman 
George  Strong 

Louis  Kragen,  Chairman 

F.  A.  Jennings 

J.  M.  McQueen 

M.  Celler 

W.  J.  Plunkett 

C.  S.  Meyer 

William   Mund 

W.  J.  French 

J    Stevenson 

T.  N.  Clough 

Mr.  Diebold 

E.  Lemoine 

J.  M.  Wilson 

J.  P.  Whitney 

J.  Ferretti 

J.  G.  Mysell 

Mrs.  Mary  L.  Owen 

Miss  M.  Ewing 

INliss  Maggie  Bell 

C.  A.  Stahle 

J.  M.  Willi  ston 

William   E.    Dubois 

L.  L.  Remy,  Chairman 

M.  S.  Jeffers,  Jr.,  Secretary 

J.  C.  Skinner 


W.  E.  Lntz 


MUSIC. 

H.  L.  Todd 

PRIZES. 

William  M.  McCollister 

INFORMATION. 

A.  G.  Clark 
F.  J.  Smithson 
J.  Deas 
N.  E.  Flint 
J.  R.  Haake 

D.  A.  Hodghead 
S.  McDonald 

A.  H.  Breckwoldt 
J.  A.  Morrison 
W.  L.  Meuser 
W.  W.  Beckle 
II.  Jacks 
H.  W.  Nowell 
F.  A.  Smith 

E.  H.  Norman 
Mrs.   Julia   Gibbs 
Mrs.  A.  J.  Williston 
Mrs.  Mack 

C.  L.  Ziegler 
C.  Roeber 
T.  R.  Morse 


HOTELS. 


H.  W.  Lake 
F.  L.  Turpin 
Frederick  Berg 


EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE,  GOLDEN  JUBILEE  CELEBRATION 

PRINTING. 


209 


John  Morton,  Chairman 
Hamitlon  IT.  Dobbin 


"William  II.  Barnes,  Chairman 
George  T.  Shaw 


William  II.  Barnes,  Chairman 


H.  O.  Brower,  Chairman 
James  W.   Harris 
15,  H.  Black 
It.  C.  Black 


F,.  Schrader,  Chairman 


M.  Neuman,  Chairman 
D.  V.  Deuel,  Secretary 
Mrs.  Bessie  McDonald 
Miss  Florence  Walcom 
Miss  Rena  J.  Crawford 


U.  S.  G.  Clifford 
Mrs.  Elizabeth  Shaw 

TRANSPORTATION. 

F.  S.  Poland 

PRESS. 

MILITARY  DISPLAY. 

W.  S.  Potter 
J.  F.  Crosett 
George  K.  Wilson 
C.  H.  Kornbeck 

CARRIAGES. 

BALL   COMMITTEE 

H.  M.  D.   Meyer 
Mrs.  H.  C.  Edwards 
Miss  Lucy  M.  Qninton 
Mrs.  Mary  McLean 
E.  Dryselins 


A  RIVAL  TO  YOSEMITE. 

CONGRESS  WILL  BE  ASKED  TO  ESTABLISH  ANOTHER  PARK. 

Congressman  Needham,  who  has  just  returned  from  a  trip  through  the 
mountain  ranges  capped  by  Mount  Whitney,  will  ask  the  next  Congress  to  es- 
tablish a  second  National  Park  in  this  State  having  similar  regulations  to 
Yosemite.  Needham  was  twenty-one  days  in  the  saddle  and  says  he  spent  some 
time  exploring  a  valley  lying  within  the  confines  of  Tulare  which  to  his  mind 
rivals  the  Yosemite  in  the  splendor  of  nature's  handiwork. 

It  is  higher  in  altitude,  more  diverse  in  grandeur  and  fully  as  striking  in 
beauty.  The  place  is  rarely  visited  by  tourists,  as  its  attractions  are  not  generally 
known.  What  is  needed  principally  is  a  road.  One  which  was  built  some  years 
ago  leading  to  a  socialist  colony  will  answer  for  part  of  the  way,  but  others  are 
needed  to  make  the  gorges  accessible  to  tourists.  Needham  conferred  with 
Congressman  De  Vries  with  a  view  of  securing  his  aid,  the  latter  having  had  some 
experience  in  such  matters,  as  Yosemite  lies  mostly  in  his  district. — San  Francisco 
Call. 


H.   E.  SNOOK, 
Apollo  Lodge,  No.   123 


G.  W.  KEELER, 
Excelsior  Lodge,   No.  310 


G.   P.   PRECHTEL 
Unity    Lodge,  No.   131 


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The  Celebration  of  the  GOLDEN  JUBILEE  of  ODD  FELLOWSHIP  in 
CALIFORNIA  will  extend  over  the  three  days  of  Wednesday,  Thursday  and 
Friday,  October  18th,  19th  and  20th,  1899. 

The  MECHANICS'  PAVILION  has  been  engaged  for  the  entire  period  of 
the  Celebration,  and,  besides  being  appropriately  decorated,  will  be  fitted  up  with 
booths,  under  the  charge  of  the  different  districts  of  San  Francisco  and  Odd  Fel- 
lows of  other  sections  of  the  State,  for  the  reception,  accommodation  and  head- 
quarters of  members  of  the  Order  and  their  friends. 

The  main  public  hall  of  the  ODD  FELLOWS'  TEMPLE  has  also  been 
secured  for  the  two  days  (Monday  and  Tuesday)  preceding  the  Celebration,  as  a 
rendezvous  and  reception  place  for  visitors  who  may  reach  the  city  prior  to  the 
18th. 

There  will  be  a  grand  ELECTRICAL  ILLUMINATION  of  the  Odd  Fel- 
lows' Temple  on  the  evening  of  each  of  the  three  days  of  the  Celebration. 

The  Mechanics'  Pavilion,  and  the  booths  therein,  will  be  open  at  noon  of 
Wednesday,  October  18th,  and  during  the  remainder  of  that  day  and  evening,  as 
well  as  during  the  day  and  evening  of  Thursday  and  Friday,  for  the  accommoda- 
tion of  Odd  Fellows  and  their  friends. 

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Wednesday  lEyVening,  October  1  5ff) 

Golden  Gate  Park  Band,  under  the  leadership  of  Prof.  I.  C.  Coggin,  will  be  in 
attendance  at  the  Mechanics'  Pavilion  from  7  p.  m.  till  midnight,  and  prior 
to  the  formal  exercises  will  render  the  following  musical  selections: 

1 .  "  Castaldo  March  " Novaeck 

2.  "La  Vennoise" Karl 

3.  "The  Iron  King"       St.  Clair 

4.  "  Grand  March  to  the  Sunset- Land  " Albert  I.  Sumner 

of  Templar  Lodge  No.  17 

5.  "Margery" Daniels 

6.  "  On  the  Day  when  Dewey  Comes  Home  " Lee  Johnson 

(Commencing    at    8    O'clock) 

i.     Overture— "  Orpheus" Offenbach 

Golden  Gate  Park  Band 

2.  Opening  Remarks  ...  By  Chairman  of  Exercises  Committee,  M.  T.  Moses 

3.  Invocation  . By  Rev.  E.  R.  Dille,  Grand  Chaplain 

4.  Part  Song — "  'Tis  Thy  Wedding  Morning" Cowen 

Sopranos  :    Miss  Mattie  D.  Whittington 
Miss  Mabel  C.  Perkins 
Mrs.  Anson  Hilton 

Contraltos  :   Miss  Pearl  Whittington 
Miss  Ethel  Perkins 
Mrs.  Addie  S.  McClunie 

Tenors  :    Mr.  H.  Williams  Bassos  :   Mr.  D.  B.  Crane 

Mr.  C.  M.  Elliot  Mr.  L.  A.  Larsen 

Dr.  H.  D.  Noble  Mr.  Anson  Hilton 


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J.  B.  F.  DAVIS  S  SON,  general  agents 

LESLIL   A.  WPIGHT,  Asst.  Gen'l  Agt. 


215  Sansome  St.,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 


Old  Poodle  Dog  Restaurant 


Telephone  Main  5785 

A.    GAUDARD 

Proprietor 


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Bathroom  Suites  or  Single  ^^^ 

Elevator  Service,  Radiators,  and  ™  • 
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PROGRAMME— WEDNESDAY  EVENING- Continued.  213 

5.  Address — "  Odd  Fellowship — Its  Aims  and  Attainments  " 

By  W.  A.  Bonynge,  Grand  Master  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  California 

6.  Address — "  San  Francisco's  Greeting  " 

By  Hon.  James  D.  Pbelan,  Mayor  of  San  Francisco 

7.  Soprano  Solo — "  Invano  " Tosti 

Miss  Millie  Flynn 

8.  Reading  of  an  Original  Poem  by  the  Author,  Robert  H.  Taylor,  Esq.,  First 

Noble  Grand  of  California  Lodge  No.  1 

9.  ' '  Robin  Hood  " De  Koven 

Golden  Gate  Park  Band 

10.      Address — "  Odd  Fellowship  in  California — Its  Institution  and  Development" 
By  Hon.  Morris  M.  Estee,  Past  Grand  Representative 

ir.     Soprano  Solo — "A  Dream" Bartlett 

Miss  Millie  Flynn 

12.  Address — "  California  Odd  Fellowship — Now  and  Henceforth  " 

By  Karl  C  Brueck,  Past  Grand  Master  and  Grand  Representative 

13.  Part  Song — "49"  .    .    .  Words  by  Joaquin  Miller.     Music  by  Eeila  France 

Sopranos:    Miss  Mattie  D.  Whittington 
Miss  Mabel  C.  Perkins 
Mrs.  Anson  Hilton 

Contraltos:    Miss  Pearl  Whittington 
Miss  Ethel  Perkins 
Mrs.  Addie  S.  McClunie 

Tenors:    Mr.  H.  Williams  Bassos:    Mr.  D.  B.  Crane 

Mr.  C.  M.  Elliot  Mr.  L-  A.  Earsen 

Dr.  H.  D.  Noble  Mr.  Anson  Hilton 

14.  Benediction By  Rev.  E.  R.  Dille,  Grand    Chaplain 

Musical  Director:  Prof.  Martin  Schultz 

From  the  conclusion  of  the  exercises  till  midnight  there  will  be  a 

Cirartd  Instramental  Concert 


during  which  the  Golden  Gate  Park  Band  will  render: 

Overture,  "Zampa" Herold 

Waltz,  "  Wizard  of  the  Nile  "      Herbert 

Selection,  "  II  Trovatore " Verdi 

"  Patrol— The  Blue  and  Gray  " Dalbey 

Menuet Padercwski 

Medley  of  Eate  Popular  Songs  with  Xylophone  Solo  .......  Braham 

"Tannhauser"  Grand  March Wagner 

Paraphrase  "  Home,  Sweet  Home'' Nehl 

Tne  Concert  Grand  Sohmer  Piano  usfd  on  this  occasicn  was  kindly  loaned  by  Mr.  Bjron  Mauzy. 


W.  Westerfeld's 

German 
SSakery  and  Slestaurant 

Sstablished  for  nearly  30  years  as  a  place  appreciated 
by  ladies  and  gentlemen  for  its  tasty  furnishings,  appe- 
tizing cookery  and  polite  and  prompt  service. 

31  3-avorite  3)ining  Mall  with  Odd  Selloios 

fOSS  Market  Street 

between  6th  and  7th  Streets 

Caterers  for  Balls,  Parties  and  Banquets  San  Sraneiseo,  Cal. 

Jtll  kinds  of  Bread  and  Confectionery  on  hand  and  made  to  order 

Wedding  Cakes  a  Specialty 

31.  C.  Siauer  &  Co. 


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MADE  AT... 


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•UNSET 


REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  J09 
I.  O.  O.  F. 


Instituted  Jan.  7th,  1887,  with  a  membership 
of  45.    Membership  at  present  64. 

Meets  every  Friday  evening  with  a  large  at- 
tendance.    Visitors  always  welcome. 

KATE  TALBOTT,  Noble  Grand 
NELLIE  AMMERMAN,  Vice  Grand 
LILLIE  THOMAS,  Recording  Secretary 
KATE  VOIGHT,  Financial  Secretary 
CATHR1NE  THOMAS,  Treasurer 

Bartlett  Hall,  Seventh  and  Pine  streets, 
West  Oakland,  Cal. 


OROOKLYN 

^  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  12 

I.  O.  O.  F. 

Meets  every  Monday  evening  at  I.  O.  O.  F. 
Hall,  corner  Eleventh  avenue  and  Twelfth 
street  East  Oakland. 

MARY  L.  CURTIS,  Noble  Grand 
NELLIE  SEIP,  Vice  Grand 
ADA  DOMES,  Recording  Secretary 
LOUISE  HOLMES,  Financial  Secretary 
ANNA  M.  LIESE,  Treasurer 
NELLIE  WOOD,  Past  Noble  Grand 
MARY  BULL,  Chaplain 


PROGRAMME— Continued.  215 

T^ar^da^  AYorning,  October  lQtl) 
Grand  Parade 

Hon.  M.  M.  Estee         .         .         .         Grand  Marshal. 
J.  Harry  Scott        ....     Chief  of  Staff. 

LINE  OF  MARCH  :  From  Odd  Fellows'  Hall,  7th  and  Market  streets ;  down 
Market  , to  Montgomery,  to  Bush,  to  Kearny,  to  Market,  to  Van 
Ness  Avenue,  to  Ellis,  countermarching  on  Van  Ness  Avenue, 
to  Market,  to  7th  Street,  passing  the  reviewing  officer,  and  then 
dismiss. 

TIME  OF  PARADE  :     The  Column  will  move  promptly  at  11  A.  m. 

THE  PROCESSION  will  consist  of  an  Escort  and  Ten  Divisions,  composed  of 

the  following: 

Platoon  of  Police. 
Grand  Marshal  and  Chief  of  Staff. 
Aids  to  the  Grand  Marshal. 
Gen.  C.  C.  Sherman  and  Staff. 
Cantons  of  Patriarchs  Militant. 
Rebekah  Drill  Corps  of  California. 
Rebekah  Aids  (24)  in  Elegant  Riding  Costumes. 
Rebekah  Assembly  Officers. 
Rebekah  Lodges  of  California. 
Grand  Encampment  Officers. 
Grand  Encampment  of  California. 
Subordinate  Encampments  of  California. 
Governor  of  California  and  Staff. 
Other  State  Officers. 
Grand  Officers  of  Grand  Lodge,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  of  California. 
Past  Grand  Masters,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  of  California. 
Veteran  Odd  Fellows. 
Veteran  Rebekah  Association. 
Mayor  of  San  Francisco. 
Other  Municipal  Officers  of  San  Francisco. 
Aged  Odd  Fellows  from  I.  O.  O.  F.  Home,  Thermalito,  Cal. 
Trustees  of  I.  O.  O.  F.  Home. 
Orphans  from  I.  O.  O.  F.  Orphans'  Home,  Gilroy,  Cal. 
Trustees  of  I.  O.  O.  F.  Orphans'  Home. 
Relief  Committees,  I.  O.  O.  F. 
Employment  Bureau,  I.  O.  O.  F. 
Subordinate  Lodges,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  of  California. 

floats. 

"Orphans'  Home." 

"  Relief  Committee."  "  Rebekah  at  the  Well." 

"  The  Covenant  Between  Jonathan  and  David." 

"  The  Trial  of  Abraham's  Faith." 
"San  Francisco's  Welcome  to  the  Odd  Fellows." 

Floats  of  Rebekah  Lodges,  Encampments  and  Subordinate  Lodges,  and 
other  special  features. 

NOTE.— The  complete  formation  of  the  Divisions  of  the  Procession,  and  Rules  governing  tha  Parade, 
etc.,  will  be  announced  in  proper  form  before  the  day  of  the  Parade. 


2l6  PROGRAMME— Continued. 

TWsdaY,  Evening,  October  l^)ft) 

MECHANICS'  PAVILION,  8  O'clock. 

i.     Military  Dress  Parade  by  Cantons  of  Patriarchs  Militant. 

2.  Competitive  Prize  Drill  by  Cantons  of  Patriarchs  Militant. 

First  Prize,  Trophy  valued  at  $400,  and  $100  in  cash. 
Second  Prize,  $150  in  cash. 

3.  Exhibition  and  Display  Drill  by  Cantons  of  Patriarchs  Militant. 

4.  Prize  Exhibition  and  Display  Drill  by  Rebekah  Drill  Corps. 

Fifty  dollars  to  each  Drill  Corps  making  a  creditable  exhibition. 

©GOO©©©© 

Prida\$  horning,  October  ^Otl) 

A  Grand  Excursion  and  Picnic  at  El  Campo.  The  steamer  Ukiah  will  leave  the 
Ferry,  at  the  foot  of  Market  Street,  at  9.30  A.  m.,  11.30  a.  m.  and  1.30  p.  m.,  and 
returning,  will  leave  El  Campo  at  3  p.  m.  and  5  p.  m.  Fare  and  admission: 
For  adults  and  children  12  years  of  age  and  over,  25  cents;  for  children 
under  12  years  of  age,  15  cents. 

For  those  desiring  to  make  the  trip  to  the  top  of  Mt.  Tamalpais  over  the  cele- 
brated Mt.  Tamalpais  Scenic  Railway,  the  unprecedented  and  low  rate  of 
one  dollar  for  the  round  trip  has  been  obtained  for  Friday,  October  20th  and 
Saturday,  October  21st.  For  this  trip  take  the  boat  of  the  Sausalito  Route, 
leaving  the  Ferry,  at  the  foot  of  Market  Street. 

OOOOOOOO 

Friday  f^vening,  October  20tl) 

MECHANICS'  PAVILION,  8  O'clock. 

(irand  gall 

Floor  Manager:  O.  W.  Erlewine,  P.  G.  P.  and  G.  R. 

Assistants:  John  Thompson,  D.  V.  Deuel,  E.  Dryselius,  H.  M.  D.  Meyer. 

Floor  Committee:  J.  D.  Davis,  W.  J.  Black,  B.  W.  Fabian,  O.  M.  Colburn, 
Fred  H.  Siebe,  Fred  D.  Ashworth,  Frank  E.  Smith,  J.  Coplin  Stinson,  M. 
W.  Brower,  G.  Jarvis,  J.  J.  Applegate,  Daniel  Burns,  H.  D.  Nienhaus,  A. 
Jacobi,  G.  B.  Crawford,  James  A.  Earkin,  W.  W.  Watson,  John  W.  Perry, 
W.  O.  Parker,  Ernest  Rohde. 

Concert  by  the  band  at  8  o'clock. 

Military  Dress  Parade  and  Review,  and  Awarding  Prizes  to  Patriarchs  Militant 

for  Competitive  Drill,  8:15  to  8:45. 

Concert  by  the  band  at  8:45  p.  m.  Dancing  from  9  p.  m.  to  2  a.  m. 

"  Home,  Sweet  Home,  2  a.  m. 


Tlje  Veterai)  Odd  Fellows'  Association  of  California, 


By  L.  L   Alexander,  Past  President. 


This  Association  is  the  fourth  one  of  the  kind  organized  in  the  United  States, 
and  to  Past  Grand  Sire  E.  D.  Farnsworth  belongs  the  credit  of  its  inception  and 
preliminary  organization.     The  following  is  copied  from  the  New  Age  of  April 

14,  1877: 

"All  Odd  Fellows  in  good  standing,  belonging  to  Lodges  in  San  Francisco 

and  vicinity,  who  have  been  Odd  Fellows  twenty  years  or  more,  are  requested  to 

meet  on  Tuesday  evening,  April  17,  1877,  at  7:30  o'clock,  at  the  office  of  W.  B. 

Lyon,  Grand  Secretary,  Odd  Fellows'  Building,  to  take  into  consideration  the 

subject  of  forming  a  Veteran  Odd  Fellows'  Association." 


Robert  Burns,  Past  President 

Brother  Robert  Burns  is  a  prominent  Odd  Fellow  and  successful  business  man,  one  who  by  his  habits  of 
living,  industry  and  frugality  has  set  an  example  young  men  may  follow  with  profit.  He  early  made  the 
Bible  his  study  and  its  precepts  his  guide.  Having  musical  talent  he  improved  and  used  it  in  God's  praise. 
He  was  born  in  Manchester,  England,  January  16,  1833,  and  is  by  trade  a  tinner  and  coppersmith.  Brother 
Burns  came  to  Fall  River,  Massachusetts,  July  10,  1849,  and  removed  to  San  Francisco,  California,  August  38, 

1858,  and  worked  at  his  trade.  His  good  voice  and  musical  talent  was  sought,  which  rendered  him  financial 
and  moral  profit.    In  April,  1859,  he  went  to  Areata,  Humboldt  County,  followed  his  trade,  and  September  7, 

1859,  was  initiated  in  Anniversary  Lodge  No.  85, 1.  O.  O.  F.  He  returned  to  San  Francisco  in  October,  1859, 
and  worked  at  his  trade  until  February,  1861.  He  then  returned  to  Areata,  Humboldt  County,  and  engaged  in 
the  stove  and  hardware  business,  and  by  his  fine  business  ability  acquired  a  competence.  In  1885  he  retired 
from  business,  and  during  his  twenty-five  years'  residence  in  Areata  he  was  a  regular  attendant  at  his  Lodge, 
which  he  ably  assisted  in  making  almost  the  largest  numerically  and  best  financially  in  the  State  according 
to  the  population  of  the  town,  which  is  about  1,000.  The  Lodge  numbers  170  members,  its  assets  being  $13,000. 
Anniversary  Lodge  owns  its  own  building,  which  is  one  of  the  best  in  the  State.  Brother  Burns  was  elected 
and  served  three  terms  as  Recording  Secretary  of  the  Lodge,  and  was  elected  Noble  Grand  January  7, 1863, 
and  served  the  full  term.  He  was  a  representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  May  1, 1866,  and  with  a  few  exceptions 
has  been  elected  and  represented  Anniversary  Lodge  annually  in  the  Grand  Lodge,  and  is  at  present  a  member 
of  the  same.  In  November,  1894,  he  moved  with  his  family  to  San  Francisco,  where  he  now  resides.  Brother 
Burns  takes  great  pleasure  in  recommending  all  young  men  of  good  character  to  apply  for  initiation,  as  it  will 
aid  them  physically,  morally  and  financially.  Take  the  advice  of  a  forty  years'  active  member  and  become 
an  Odd  Fellow. 


2i8  THE  VETERAN  ODD  FELLOWS'  ASSSOCIATION  OF  CALIFORNIA 

About  one  hundred  and  twenty-five  brothers  responded  to  the  call.  At  an 
adjourned  meeting  held  April  24,  1877,  in  the  office  of  Nathan  Porter,  northeast 
corner  of  California  and  Kearny  streets,  a  constitution  for  the  Association  was 
adopted,  and  Nathan  Porter,  G.  R.,  was  elected  President  and  F.  B.  Austin 
Secretary. 

Article  2  of  the  Constitution  reads  as  follows: 

"  OBJECT. 

"  The  object  of  this  Association  shall  be  the  promotion  of  Odd  Fellowship  by 
the  dissemination  of  its  principles,  to  enlist  the  older  members  more  fully  in  the 
good  work,  and  revive  the  interest  heretofore  taken  by  them  in  their  early  days 
in  the  Order,  and  to  preserve  a  record  of  their  connection  therewith." 


George  Adam  Rapp,  Past  Grand. 

George  Adam  Rapp  was  born  in  Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania,  October  16,  1851,  of  German  parents.  His 
mother  died  early  in  1862,  and  soon  after  the  lad  left  home  and  went  to  Leavenworth,  Kansas.  He  inherited 
a  fondness  for  animals,  especially  horses,  and,  being  thrown  in  the  company  of  teamsters,  made  several  trips 
across  the  plains  while  yet  a  youth.  In  August,  1863,  he  enlisted  in  the  6th  Kansas  Cavalry,  serving  until 
1865,  his  services  terminating  with  the  War.  He  saw  service  with  Custer  in  1867  and  with  Miles  in  1869,  fight- 
ing Indians.  He  was  initiated  into  Germania  Lodge  No.  9,  Leavenworth,  Kansas,  May  23,  1873.  Soon  after 
his  initiation,  and  receiving  all  the  Degrees,  he  left  Kansas  for  San  Francisco,  where  he  arrived  January  2, 
1874,  and  engaged  in  the  occupation  of  teaming,  which  he  followed  for  five  years,  at  the  expiration  of  which 
time  he  went  to  Arizona  and  Mexico,  and  became  actively  interested  in  teaming,  mining  and  smelting. 
Returning  to  San  Francisco  he  was  initiated  into  Unity  Encampment  No.  26,  June  18,  1878,  and  in  1888  he 
deposited  his  withdrawal  card  in  Abou  Ben  Adhem  Lodge.  He  passed  the  Chairs  in  this  Lodge,  becoming  a 
Past  Grand  in  1894.  He  remained  a  member  of  this  Lodge  until  September,  1895,  when  he  withdrew  to  become 
a  charter  member  of  Farnsworth  Lodge  No.  95,  of  which  Lodge  he  is  still  a  member.  He  passed  the  Chairs 
in  Unity  Encampment,  and  subsequently  withdrew  and  became  a  member  of  Oriental  Encampment 
in  1895.  He  is  a  member  of  Oriental  Rebekah  Lodge  N<r  90,  and  became  a  member  of  the  Veterau  Odd 
Fellows'  Association  in  May  of  18*3,  under  the  twenty-year  limit  (sin^e  changed  to  twenty-one  years). 
Brother  Rapp  has  been,  since  1888,  in  the  service  of  W.  W.  Montague  &  Co.  There  are,  perhaps,  few,  if 
any,  whose  record  is  so  remarkable  as  Brother  Rapp's,  in  that,  while  yet  a  youth,  he  served  his  country 
in  the  Civil  War.  His  service  under  Custer  and  Miles  was  that  of  a  teamster  for  the  United  States,  but 
nevertheless,  the  danger  was  as  great  from  the  hostile  Comanches,  Cheyennes  and  Apaches  as  if  he  had  been 
bearinsr  arms.  Brother  Rapp's  father  is  now  living,  at  the  age  of  seventy-six,  hale  and  hearty,  he  was  an 
Odd  Fellow  long  before  the  subject  of  this  sketch  was  born.  A  kind-hearted,  earnest,  conscientious,  highly 
individualized  man,  with  strong  convictions,  Brother  Rapp  makes  true  friends,  who  are  loyal  to  him  because 
of  his  devotion  to  them,  as  well  as  because  of  his  own  sterling  worth.  He  takes  great  interest  in  all  that 
pertains  to  the  Order,  and  is  proud  of  his  membership  in  the  Veterans'  Association. 


THE  VETERAN  ODD  FELLOWS'  ASSOCIATION  OF  CALIFORNIA  219 

From  Article  V  the  following  is  quoted : 

"An  Annual  Entertainment  Meeting  shall  be  held  during  the  week  of  the 
Grand  Lodge,  at  which  time  all  members  of  the  Association  are  expected  to 
be  present.  These  meetings  shall  be  of  a  social  nature,  for  the  purpose  of  cement- 
ing and  reviving  old  friendships,  spending  a  pleasant  evening  and  encouraging 
each  other  to  '  go  on '  in  the  good  work." 

Article  XL — Qualifications  for  Membership: 

"  No  person  shall  be  eligible  to  membership  in  this  Association  until  twenty- 
one  years  after  the  date  of  his  initiation  into  the  Order,  nor  unless  he  be  an  active 
member  in  good  standing  in  some  subordinate  Lodge  and  shall  reside  west  of  the 
Rocky  Mountains." 

Article  XVII  reads  as  follows: 

"  No  intoxicating  liquors  of  any  kind  shall  be  furnished  or  allowed  at  any  of 
the  meetings  or  entertainments  of  this  Association." 

From  the  last  Annual  Report  of  the  Secretary,  Wm.  H.  Barnes,  the  following 
extract  is  taken: 

"  For  the  20th  time  I  am  privileged  to  make  an  Annual  Report  to  this 
Association. 

Total  number  of  names  on  roll 105° 

Number  at  last  report 1024 

200  deaths  have  been  reported  since  the  organization  of  the  society.  There 
are  530  names  on  the  new  (or  revised)  list. 

The  names  of  the  Board  of  Officers  for  1899-1900  are  as  follows: 

Geo.  H.  Morrison — President. 

F.  A.  Week — Vice-President. 

Wm.  H.  Barnes — Secretary. 

D.  Sewell — Treasurer. 

W.  T.  Galloway — Marshal. 

Directors— H.  S.  Winn,  E.  B.  Cooper,  C.  O.  Burton,  Geo.  W.  Dixon,  W.  F. 

Norcross. 

Names  of  the  Past  Presidents  of  the  Association,  with  date  of  service: 

•NATHAN  TORTEU Elected  Apr.,  1877 

CHAS.  N.  FOX "  Nov.,  1877 

CIIAS.  N.  FOX "  Nov.,  1878 

L.  L.  ALEXANDER "  Nov.,  187v> 

*E.  D.  FAENSWORTH "  Apr.,  1880 

*C.  W.  DANIELS "  Apr.,  1881 

C.  O.  BURTON "  Apr.,  1882 

*E.  F.  WHITE "'  May,  1883 

*FRED  KRAUTH li  May,  1884 

W.  F.  NORCROSS "  May,  1885 

DANL.  SEWELL "  May,   1886 

H.  S.  WINN "  May,  1887 

L.  W.  S.  DOWNS "  May,  1888 

E.  B.  COOPER "  May,  1889 

W.  S.  GIBBS "  May,  1890 

GEO.  W.  DIXON "  May,  1891 

*JAMES  LINFORTH "  May,  1892 

MOSES  GREENEBAUM "  May,  1893 

GEO.  T.  SHAW "  May,  1894 

EDWIN  H.  BLACR "  May,  1895 

W.  S.  DRYDEN "  May,  189ft 

J.  F.  CROSSETT "  May,  1897 

ROBERT  BURNS "  May,  1898 

*  Deceased 


22Q  THE  ODD  FELLOWS'  CEMETERY  ASSOCIATION 

This  Association  has  very  clearly  shown  the  great  value  of  Fraternity  to  the 
individual  and  the  lasting  effect  of  its  teachings  as  exemplified  in  the  pride  mani- 
fested for  past  labors  and  interest  still  taken  by  the  Veterans  in  the  continued 
work  for  their  beloved  Order,  and  is  of  value  to  the  community,  State  and  coun- 
try for  strengthening  the  bond  of  union  and  keeping  in  touch  with  each  other 
men  who  have  been  taught  and  trained  in  the  unexcelled  school  of  Odd  Fellow- 
ship for  the  high  duties  of  citizenship  in  all  its  relations  or  phases. 

The  Odd  Feffows'  Cemetery  Association 

The  Odd  Fellows'  Cemetery  Association  is  one  of  the  important  features  of 
the  Order;  to  bury  the  dead  being  one  of  the  cardinal  principles  of  Odd  Fel- 
lowship. George  T.  Bohen,  Past  Grand  Representative,  has  been  President  of 
this  Association  since  its  organization.  At  the  present  time  the  Columbarium  is 
the  largest  and  finest  in  the  world.  The  crematory  should  be  seen  to  be  appre- 
ciated, as  no  description  can  give  one  an  adequate  idea  of  the  manner  in  which 
everything  about  it  is  handled. 


George  T.  Bohen 

George  T.  Bohen  was  initiated  in  Harmony  Lodge  No.  6,  Baltimore,  Md.,  in  May,  1845.  He  arrived  in 
San  Francisco  November,  1850,  and  deposited  his  card  in  Yerba  Buena  Lodge  No.  15  in  1853,  remaining  in  that 
Lodge  until  March  25,  1869,  when  he  withdrew  and  became  a  charter  member  and  was  one  of  the  prominent 
factors  in  instituting  Pacific  Lodge  No.  155,  and  still  retains  membership  there.  He  is  a  member  of  Golden 
Gate  Encampment  No.  1,  and  in  1864  represented  the  Grand  Lodge  of  California  in  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
United  States  in  the  City  of  Boston.  Brother  Bohen  was  one  of  the  organizers  and  Commander  of  Golden 
Gate  Battalion,  Uniformed  Patriarchs.  He  was  elected  President  of  the  Cemetery  Association  when  it  was 
first  organized,  and  has  constantly  labored  to  make  the  Columbarium  and  Crematory,  and  everything  in  con- 
nection therewith,  the  largest  and  most  complete  of  its  kind  in  the  world.  Prior  to  the  removal  of  the  Odd 
Fellows  from  their  Montgomery  Street  property  he  was  active  in  all  branches  of  the  Order,  and  it  was  a  great 
dissapointment  to  him  that  the  financiers  of  the  Order  disposed  of  this  property  and  moved  to  Seventh  and 
Market  streets.  To  relate  here  the  offices  held  and  the  work  performed  by  Brother  Bohen  for  the  government 
of  California  would  take  more  space  than  we  have  at  our  command  in  a  work  of  this  character,  but  all  who 
know  the  Brother  will  realize  that  we  do  not  overdraw  the  picture  when  we  say  he  is  a  man  of  virility, 
unusual  activity,  kind  of  heart,  as  a  friend  loyal  and  true  as  the  needle  to  the  pole,  genial,  looking  on  the 
bright  side  of  every  question,  doing  what  he  can  to  correct  what  he  thinks  needs  mending,  but  not  worrying 
over  his  inability  to  make  everything  go  as  he  thinks  it  ought  to. 


THE  ODD  FELLOWS'  CEMETERY  ASSOCIATION  221 

We  present  herewith  illustrations  of  the  main  lower  entrance  to  the  cemetery, 
which  has  more  the  appearance  of  an  entrance  to  a  family  residence  than  to  a 
burial  place;  also  a  bird's-eye  view,  showing  the  Columbarium  in  front,  the  Crem- 
atory off  to  the  right,  and  to  the  left  the  last  resting  places  of  Parker,  Bohen, 
Porter,  Morse,  Farnsworth,  and  many  other  of  the  distinguished  Odd  Fellows, 
who  helped  to  lay  the  foundation  and  erect  upon  it  the  great  superstructure  of  Odd 
Fellowship  in  California  during  the  last  fifty  years.  Just  over  the  dome  of  the 
Columbarium  is  seen  the  dome  of  the  sarcophagus  of  Brother  Piper,  ex-Con- 
gressman, recently  deceased.  A  short  distance  from  the  Columbarium,  and  along 
the  first  avenue  leading  up  to  the  crematory,  is  the  neat,  well-kept  resting  place 
of  Sister  Rosa  L.  Winn  and  Charles  Clarence  Winn,  wife  and  son  of  Past  Grand 
Patriarch  H.  S.  Winn.  Sister  Winn  was  a  woman  of  strong  individuality,  kind 
and  gentle  in  her  nature,  whose  deeds  of  charity  have  gladdened  many  a  heart, 
and  who,  in  the  early  history  of  California,  in  the  City  of  Sacramento,  as  well 
as  in  the  State  of  Nevada,  performed  little  acts  of  kindness  that  will  be  remem- 
bered to  her  credit  before  the  great  white  Throne  of  He  who  trieth  the  hearts 
of  the  children  of  men. 

The  Chapel  is  here  shown  looking  toward  the  front  entrance.  Standing 
within  this  room,  dedicated  to  religious  services,  one  feels  the  same  atmosphere 
that  pervades  the  usual  place  of  worship.  Here  religious  services  may  be  held 
by  any  denomination,  free  of  charge,  or  restrictions  of  any  character  whatever. 

The  illustration  showing  the  rotunda  of  the  Columbarium  has  much  the 
appearance  of  an  ordinary  living  room.  In  this  room  the  urns  are  deposited;  a 
delicate  and  refined  atmosphere  prevails  here,  divesting  the  mind  of  the  unpleas- 
ant feeling  that  often  goes  hand  in  hand  with  anything  associated  with  the  burial 
of  the  dead.  Odd  Fellows  generally  do  not  feel  the  repugnance  to  death  which 
is  too  often  met  with,  the  thought  coming  to  us  through  our  ritual  that  those 
who  have  passed  on  are  not  dead,  but  simply  sleep,  to  awake  again  in  a  better 
and  purer  environment.  In  this  room  where  the  friends  of  the  departed  visit 
them  in  spirit  one  feels  the  truth  of  the  words  of  Holy  Writ,  "  Oh  grave  where  is 
thy  victory!     Oh  Death  where  is  thy  sting!" 


GEORGE  R.   FLETCHER 

Superintendent  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Cemetery,  San  Francisco. 

George  R.  Fletcher,  Past  Grand,  was  born  December  25,  1849,  and  can 
therefore  celebrate  with  us  the  Golden  Jubilee  of  his  birth.  He  was  initiated  in 
Alta  Lodge  No.  205  in  1880,  passed  the  Chair  of  the  Noble  Grand  in  1881,  and 
is  still  a  member  of  that  Lodge.  He  was  initiated  in  Oriental  Encampment  No. 
57,  in  1883,  and  has  retained  membership  to  the  present  day.  He  was  Secretary 
of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Literary  and  Social  Club  for  four  years. 

In  July,  1885,  he  was  elected  Superintendent  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Cemetery, 
and  has  held  that  position  continuously  since.  A  skilled  mechanic,  thoroughly 
familiar  with  all  that  pertains  to  mechanics,  of  an  original  mind,  he  has  been  of 
great  service  to  the  Association.  He  superintended  the  building  of  the  Crema- 
torium and  Columbarium;  and  to  visit  with  him,  listening  to  the  explanations  of 
how  this  is  done,  and  why  that  was  done,  noting  the  evolution  of  this  institution, 


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realizing  that  this  man  has  made  so  careful  a  study  of  the  entire  subject-matter 
that  from  the  time  you  enter  the  Crematorium  with  a  body,  until  the  entire  work 
of  incineration  has  been  performed,  not  a  word  is  spoken,  but  everything  is  done 
automatically  by  the  touch  of  a  bell,  you  cannot  fail  to  admire  the  genius  of  the 
man.  His  work  is  done  in  the  presence  of  those  who  would  be  quick  to  note  the 
least  jar  or  friction,  hence  it  is  exceedingly  important  that  just  such  a  man  should 
be  in  this  position.  His  heart  is  in  his  work,  it  is  an  important  work,  and  we  can 
only  say,  long  may  he  remain  in  charge  of  it. 


George  R.  Fletcher,  Superintendent  Odd  Fellows'  Cemetery 


Kern  Lodge  No.  202,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  Bakersfield. 


T7ERN  LODGE  No.  202  I.  O.  O.  F.  was  instituted  April  26,  1872,  at  Bakers- 
^\  field,  Kern  County,  California.  Her  charter  members,  though  but  few  in 
number,  were  strong  in  character  and  influence.  She  has  steadily  grown  in 
numbers  and  in  favor  with  the  community.  Her  personnel  is  first  class.  She  is 
naturally  proud  of  her  fine  Odd  Fellows'  Hall  (nearly  paid  for).  And  keeping  in 
view  the  great  principle  of  "  The  Brotherhood  of  Man  " — remembering  also  the 
50  years  of  Odd  Fellowship  in  California,  her  more  than  four  score  trained  voices 
join  most  heartily  in  swelling  the  grand  jubilee  chorus. 

The  names  of  present  officers  are :  T.  P.  Pinnell,  N.  G. ;  W.  W.  Hitchcock, 
V.  G.;  W.  C.  Moss,  Rec.  Sec;  J.  B.  Batz,  Fin.  Sec;  O.  O.  Mattson,  Treas. 


Rotunda,  Columbarium 


JAMES  MORRIS  TROUTT 

Past  Grand  of  Ophir  Lodge  No.  171 

Brother  James  Morris  Troutt  was  born  in  Massachusetts,  and  in  1853,  when 
five  years  of  age,  he  came  to  San  Francisco  with  his  parents,  and  ever  since  has 
been  a  resident  of  the  Pacific  Coast.  In  1871  he  graduated  at  Harvard  College, 
and  then  read  law.  He  was  admitted  to  the  bar  of  the  Supreme  Court  of  Califor- 
nia in  1874. 

He  was  initiated  in  Ophir  Lodge  No.  171,  I.  O.  C).  F.,  in  1879,  and  soon 
became  Noble  Grand.  He  also  passed  the  Chairs  of  Oriental  Encampment,  and 
then  joined  the  Patriarchs  Militant.  He  was  degree  master  of  Excelsior  Degree 
Lodge  No.  2  for  several  terms,  resigning  on  account  of  illness.  He  was  chosen 
by  the  delegates  of  the  General  Relief  Committee  as  President  of  that  admirable 
body.    He  assisted  in  the  organization  of  "  The  Odd  Fellows'  Literary  and  Social 


James  Morris  Troutt,  Past  Grand 

Club,"  and  was  its  third  President,  the  late  Walter  B.  Lyon  having  been  its  first 
President.    He  and  his  wife  are  members  of  Templar  Rebekah  Lodge. 

He  accepted  the  appointment  of  first  Assistant  District  Attorney  for  the  City 
and  County  of  San  Francisco,  and  acted  in  that  capacity  from  1885  to  1887.  He 
was  elected  Judge  of  the  Superior  Court  in  1890  for  the  unexpired  term  of  Judge 
T.  K.  Wilson,  and  was  selected  by  his  associates  to  serve  as  Presiding  Judge  for 
the  year  1892.  In  this  year  he  was  re-elected  to  the  Superior  Bench  for  a  six-year 
term,  and  in  1898  he  was  again  elected  for  another  six-year  term. 

In  1896  he  became  associated  with  the  Masonic  Fraternity  on  the  recom- 
mendation of  Reuben  H.  Lloyd,  and  in  December,  1898,  he  was  elected  Worship- 
ful Master  of  Oriental  Lodge  No.  144,  F.  A.  M.  He  holds  the  office  of  "  King  " 
of  San  Francisco  Chapter  of  Royal  Arch  Masons,  and  is  a  Knight  Templar  of 
California  Commandery,  and  a  Mystic  Shriner  of  Islam  Temple,  and  also  a  Scot- 
tish Rite  Mason,  having  received  thirtv  degrees.  He  has  passed  the  Chairs  of 
Fidelity  Lodge  A.  O.  U.  W. 


TI)e  Fraternal  Press 

By  W.  F.  Norcross,  Past  Grand 


To  the  fraternal  press  of  California  are  the  various  benevolent  organizations 
largely  indebted  for  their  advancement  and  progress,  for  the  elevation  of  their 
votaries,  in  giving  to  them  a  clean  and  wholesome  literature,  alike  interesting 
to  the  families  of  the  members,  in  promulgating  the  pure  principles  underlying 
the  fraternities,  and  to  the  members  in  expounding  their  tenets,  and  disabusing 
the  minds  of  the  masses  of  ignorance  and  intolerance,  which  hitherto  have  been 
largely  detrimental  to  the  growth  and  prosperity  of  the  so-called  secret  socie- 
ties, now,  however,  being  happily  dispelled,  as  the  mist  before  the  morning  sun, 
by  an  intelligent  administration  of  the  power  of  a  discriminating  and  efficient 
fraternal  and  public  press.  Among  these  will  be  found  journals,  devoted  exclu- 
sively to  the  interests  of  the  Masons,  Odd  Fellows,  Druids,  Red  Men,  Pythians, 


Ernest  C.  Stock 

ErnestC.  Stock,  the  fraternal  editor  of  the  (Jail,  is  a  native  of  Paris,  Prance,  having  first  seen  the  light 
•of  day  in  the  metropolis  of  that  country  on  the  8th  day  of  June,  1845.  In  1850  he  was  brought  to  the  United 
States,  and  in  the  latter  part  of  the  year,  with  his  parents,  crossed  the  Isthmus  of  Panama  for  the  Golden 
West,  reaching  San  Francisco  on  the  8th  of  January,  1851.  He  has  resided  in  this  city  ever  since,  and  received 
his  education  in  the  early  public  and  private  schools.  On  the  8th  of  September,  1866,  he  became  connected 
with  the  Call  in  the  capacity  of  reporter,  at  that  time  there  being  only  one  reporter  on  the  paper.  He  has 
been  continuously  with  that  journal  and  has  filled  every  position  from  general  reporter  to  managing  editor. 
Three  years  ago  he  was  assigned  to  the  Fraternal  Department  of  the  paper  and  since  then  he  has  done  a  great 
deal  to  advance  the  several  organizations  which  have  for  their  purpose  the  protection  of  their  members  and 
those  who  are  left  behind  when  summoned  by  Him  who  allots  the  time  that  all  shall  remain  on  earth.  In  the 
discharge  of  his  duties  he  has  devoted  considerable  attention  to  the  several  branches  of  the  Independent 
Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  and  on  several  occasions  has  expressed  in  public  that  the  Order  is  one  of  the  grandest 
in  the  State  of  California. 

Knights  of  the  Golden  Eagle,  and  other  fraternal  and  benevolent  organizations, 
and  to  the  secular  press,  too,  of  recent  years,  as  for  instance  the  Call,  Bulletin, 
Chronicle,  Examiner  and  others,  have,  and  do,  devote  valuable  space  to  the 
promulgation  of  fraternal  news;  notably  may  we  with  just  pride  and  thanks  men- 
tion the  continuous  and  diligent  efforts  of  Mr.  Ernest  C.  Stock,  in  the  fraternal 
department  of  the  Sunday  San  Francisco  Call,  where  will  be  found  a  compila- 
tion of  the  latest  items,  in  brief,  relative  to  many  societies,  of  which  this  persever- 
ing inquirer  gains  knowledge. 


THE  FRATERNAL  PRESS  229 

This  article  however  is  designed  more  particularly  to  acknowledge  the  value 
of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Press  of  California,  or  rather  the  journal  devoted  exclu- 
sively to  the  interest  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows,  upon  the  Pacific 
Coast,  whose  devotion  to  the  cause  during  the  past  half  century  has  contributed 
much  to  the  upbuilding,  growth  and  permanency  of  our  Order,  and  the  dissem- 
ination of  its  principles  and  purposes. 

As  early  as  January,  1865,  the  New  Age  was  established  under  the  auspicies 
of  the  Order,  as  its  advocate,  and,  through  its  able  and  judicious  management, 
was  soon  recognized  as  the  official  organ  of  Odd  Fellowship  on  the  Pacific  Coast. 
To  its  able  exposition  of  the  doctrines  of  fraternity,  and  the  liberal  promulga- 
tion of  the  laws  and  enactments  of  the  Order,  can  be  attributed,  in  great  measure, 
its  rapid  spread,  and  the  establishment  of  Lodges  in  every  considerable  town  and 
hamlet  in  the  State,  as  well,  to  its  promotion  throughout  the  Coast,  and  its  in- 
troduction into  foreign  realms,  and  though  the  vicissitudes  of  business  materi- 
ally affected  its  fortune,  as  a  financial  success,  it  still  lives,  under  able  and  intel- 
ligent management,  as  it  has  ever  in  the  past,  and  the  I.  O.  O.  F.  New  Age  is 
now  the  oldest  continuous  fraternal  publication  extant  throughout  the  civilized 
world.  Those  who  are  familiar  with  it  (and  all  Odd  Fellows  ought  to  be) 
know  to  whom  they  are  indebted  for  its  life  and  continuous  existence,  and,  there- 
fore, we  need  not  eulogize  individuals,  nor  occupy  space  with  names,  for  its  his- 
tory would  furnish  many.  But  of  the  "  fraternal  press  "  what  shall  we  say?  Per- 
haps nothing  better  than  quote  from  the  very  first  issue  of  the  New  Age,  as  to  its 
name,  purpose  and  the  press :  "  Will  any  true  Odd  Fellow  be  in  doubt  as  to  its 
significance?  An  age  of  almost  universal  enlightenment,  of  astounding  progress 
in  scientific  knowledge,  but  most  of  all  the  age  of  Christian  principles,  and  im- 
mense benevolent  associations.  It  is  emphatically  a  revolutionary  age.  How 
many  ideas  for  which  men  would  once  have  suffered  martyrdom  have  been  ex- 
ploded in  this  the  nineteenth  century?  How  many  truths,  the  propagation  of 
which  in  the  last  century  would  have  doomed  the  men  to  prison,  to  death,  or  to 
everlasting  contumely,  are  now  recognized  as  the  highest  principles  of  an  en- 
lightened Christianity?  What  does  all  this  advancement  point  to?  The  brother- 
hood of  man!"  and  to  the  press  must  we  credit  the  promulgation  of  these  truths. 
"  Societies  have  life  from  the  vital  energies  of  the  members  which  compose  them, 
and  just  in  proportion  to  their  activity  will  their  efforts  he  crowned  with  suc- 
cess. As  the  lungs  disseminate  the  health-giving  properties  of  the  surrounding 
atmosphere  in  the  human  frame,  and  thus  purify  the  life-giving  currents  of  its 
existence,  so  may  the  public  and  fraternal  press  be  considered  as  the  lungs  of 
societies,  assimilating  and  disseminating  their  principles,  and  purifying  the  sur- 
rounding intellectual  and  moral  atmosphere. 

"  No  society  can  hope  for  even  a  moderate  degree  of  prosperity,  without  the 
aid  of  this  most  powerful  engine,  the  press,  and  it  is  the  duty  of  our  Order, 
and  of  the  active,  living,  breathing,  working  members  of  the  Order,  to  avail  them- 
selves of  this  agent  to  illustrate  their  principles  and  sentiments,  as  well  as  to 
record  their  struggles  and  successes  in  the  great  war  of  benevolence  against  the 
power  of  selfishness  and  ignorance." 

While  we  have  interpolated  to  some  extent,  we  can  add  nothing  further  of 
value  to  the  foregoing.  May  we  not  hope  for  still  grander  achievements  for  our 
beloved  Order  in  the  coming  half  century,  which,  concluding  this  celebration, 
we  are  about  to  enter,  and  a  more  manifest  interest  in  the  well-being  of  our. 
Fraternal  Press,  whose  co-operation  is  so  eminently  worthy  our  considera- 
tion and  fostering:  care. 


GEORGE   C.  PERKINS 

United  States  Senator  for  California. 

George  C.  Perkins  was  initiated  in  Oroville  Lodge  No.  59,  Oroville,  Decem- 
ber, 4,  1865.  He  passed  through  all  the  offices  of  the  Lodge,  becoming  a  Past 
Grand  in  a  comparatively  short  time.  He  was  initiated  into  Patriarchal  Odd 
Fellowship,  passed  through  all  the  offices,  and  became  a  Past  Chief  Patriarch, 
and  for  many  years  was  an  active  worker  in  the  Order.  He  came  to  the  Coast 
a  sailor  boy  from  his  native  State,  Maine,  was  an  early  miner  and  merchant,  was 
elected  to  the  State  Senate,  and  served  eight  years  continuously,  being  on  im- 
portant committees.  He  was  Governor  of  the  State,  and  has  been  President  of 
the  Chamber  of  Commerce,  and  President  of  the  Board  of  Trade  for  several  years. 


George  C.  Perkins,  Past  Grand 

He  has  done  much  to  develop  the  mining  interests  of  the  State,  and  has  for  years 
been  closely  identified  with  the  agricultural,  lumber  and  stock-raising  interests 
of  California.  He  has  been  largely  engaged  in  shipping,  and  has  contributed 
to  all  the  varied  interests  of  the  State  of  his  adoption.  He  is  now  a  Senator  of 
the  LTnited  States  from  California,  and  his  business  and  legislative  experience  has 
well  equipped  him  for  intelligent  discharge  of  duty.  A  clear-headed,  practical, 
common-sense  man  of  affairs.  Knowing  the  needs  of  the  State,  and  energetic 
in  the  discharge  of  the  details  of  his  position,  he  is  a  safe  and  reliable  official. 


JAMES   G.   MAGUIRE, 

Past  Grand  Representative,  of  San  Francisco  Lodge  No.  3. 

James  G.  Maguire  was  born  in  Boston,  Massachusetts,  on  February  22, 
1853.  Coming-  to  California  in  April,  1854,  his  parents  settled  in  Santa  Cruz 
County,  where  he  was  educated  and  resided  until  1872,  when  he  came  to  reside 
permanently  in  San  Francisco.  Soon  after  reaching  his  majority  he  entered  upon 
the  study  of  law,  and  was  admitted  to  practice  by  the  Supreme  Court  of  Califor- 
nia on  January  14,  1878.  He  has  since  practiced  his  profession  with  most  uncom- 
mon success,  except  when  called  to  serve  the  public  in  official  capacities.  He 
was  elected  a  member  of  the  lower  House  of  the  California  Legislature  in  Sep- 
tember, 1875,  serving  in  the  Session  of  1875-76.  In  November,  1882,  he  was 
elected  Judge  of  the  Superior  Court  of  San  Francisco,  serving  in  that  office,  with 
considerable  distinction,  for  six  years.  He  afterwards  represented  the  Fourth 
District  of  California  in  Congress  for  three  terms,  commencing  March  4,  1893, 
and  ending  March  4,  1899.  He  was  the  Democratic  candidate  for  Governor  of 
California  in  1898,  but  was  defeated  by  Mr.  Henry  T.  Gage,  the  present  Gov- 
ernor. 


James  G.  Maguire,  Past  Grand 


On  August  21,  1877,  he  joined  San  Francisco  Lodge  No.  3,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  of 
which  he  has  ever  since  been  an  horored  member.  A  few  months  later  he  joined 
Oriental  Encampment  No.  57,  to  which  he  still  belongs.  While  passing  through 
the  Chairs  in  his  Lodge,  he  served  one  year  as  a  member  of  the  Odd  Fellows' 
General  Relief  Committee  of  San  Francisco,  being  president  of  the  committee 
during  the  last  six  months  of  his  service.  Fie  was  a  representative  to  the  Grand 
Lodge  of  California,  almost  continuously  for  twenty  years,  with  the  exception 
of  one  year,  was  a  Grand  Representative  of  the  jurisdiction  of  California  in  the 
Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  from  1888  to  1898,  serving  with  credit  and  distinction. 

Since  his  retirement  from  public  life  in  March  last  he  has  resumed  the  active 
practice  of  his  profession,  with  offices  in  the  Parrott  Building  in  this  city. 


California  Lodge  No.  i,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 


ON  the  9th  day  of  September,  1849, by  virtue  of  a  dispensation  granted  by  Horn 
R.  Kneass,  Grand  Sire  of  the  United  States,  to  Deputy  Grand  Sire  James 
Smiley,  California  Lodge  was  instituted.  Its  first  quarters  were  of  a  very  humble 
character,  being  in  a  two-story  frame  building  near  the  corner  of  Jackson  and 
Kearny  streets.  There  were  present  upon  this  occasion  about  twenty-five  mem- 
bers of  the  Order  representing  nearly  every  State  in  the  Union.  The  following 
were  elected  its  first  officers:  R.  H.  Taylor,  Noble  Grand;  J.  M.  Coughlan,  Vice 
Grand  and  Treasurer;  E.  C.  Franklin,  Secretary;  having  no  books  the  minutes 
were  kept  on  sheets  of  paper,  and  the  first  written  records  in  existence  are 
dated  March  18,  1850.       The  furniture  consisted  of  nail  kegs,    carpenters'  tres- 


■L 


John  G.  Wetmorb,  Past  Grand 

John  G.  Wetmore  became  a  member  of  California  Lodge  No.  1, 1.  O.  O.  F.,  March,  1885,  held  several 
offices  during  following  years,  and  was  elected  Noble  Grand  in  1889,  during  which  year  California  Lodge  cel- 
ebrated its  fortieth  anniversary.  Brother  Wetmore  was  appointed  on  the  Souvenir  Book  Committee  at  the 
beginning,  and  has  served  continuously.  When  Brother  Morrison  became  Chairman  of  this  Committee  he 
made  this  brother  one  of  the  Finance  Committee,  and  his  business  ability  was  of  service  in  passing  upon  all 
business  contracts.  A  thorough  man  of  business,  bringing  sound,  practical  ideas  to  bear  on  all  questions,  he 
is  an  important  and  valued  member  of  the  Order  in  any  capacity. 

ties  and  empty  boxes,  or  any  old  thing  that  could  be  begged  or  borrowed 
from  the  neighbors.  The  room  was  lighted  with  candles  purchased  at  $14.85 
per  box. 

After  the  discovery  of  gold,  and  prior  to  the  establishment  of  any  regular 
chartered  Lodge  in  San  Francisco,  Sacramento,  Stockton  and  many  places  in  the 


CALIFORNIA    LODGE    NO.     i,     I.  O.   O.   F.  233 

mines,  Odd  Fellows  assembled  in  mass  meetings  and  organized  themselves  to  take 
care  of  the  sick  and  help  the  distressed.  Many  of  these  organizations  became  the 
foundation  of  regular  Lodges  now  in  successful  operation.  It  is  said  that  in 
1849  more  than  $200,000  was  spent  by  Odd  Fellows  in  the  State  of  California  in 
charitable  deeds,  besides  the  time,  which  was  money  in  those  days.  These  things 
resulted  in  the  establishment  of  California  Lodge  No.  1,  I.  O.  O.  F.  At  this  date 
and  for  a  long  time  afterwards  there  was  no  regular  system  of  dues  and  benefits. 
It  was  not  unusual  for  it  to  cost  a  member  $5  or  $10  to  attend  a  Lodge  meeting, 
the  calls,  principally  from  strangers,  were  so  numerous  and  constant,  the  Lodge 
having  no  funds  on  which  to  draw.  The  meeting  of  September  9,  1849,  was 
an  inaugural  meeting.  The  next  meeting  was  held  September  23,  1849,  when 
several  brothers  presented  visiting  cards.  These  were  Brothers  Adams,  Casiari, 
Stowell,  Gerry,  Heller,  Patten  and  Cousins.  The  Lodge  had  no  books  at  this 
time,  but  Brother  Smiley  procured  the  needed  ones  from  Brother  Pardin,  lately 
arrived  from  South  America,  who  had  been  authorized  by  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the 
United  States  to  institute  a  Lodge  at  Caracas,  but  having  failed  to  do  so,  and  on 
arriving  in  San  Francisco,  he  turned  the  books  over  to  P.  G.  Smiley.  The  regalia 
with  which  the  Lodge  worked  was  procured  through  Col.  Folsom  from  an  officer 
at  the  Presidio.  It  was  not  ascertained  how  the  regalia,  which  was  complete, 
came  into  the  officer's  possession. 

On  October  1,  1849,  the  Secretary  was  instructed  to  communicate  with  the 
Odd  Fellows'  Association  of  Sacramento,  and  inform  them  of  the  existence  of  a 
regular  organized  Lodge  of  Odd  Fellows  at  San  Francisco.  Three  meetings  were 
held  in  this  room  which  was  occupied  about  a  month,  the  rental  being  $250  per 
month. 

On  November  12,  1849,  a  removal  was  made  to  a  frame  building  owned  by 
Levi  Stowell  on  Montgomery  Street,  on  the  east  side  between  Jackson  and  Wash- 
ington, where  it  occupied  the  garret  in  conjunction  with  California  Lodge  of  Free 
and  Accepted  Masons.  And  on  the  19th  day  of  the  same  month  held  its  meeting, 
at  which  Brother  David  Jobson  was  elected  Noble  Grand;  G.  B.  Harmon,  Vice 
Grand;  James  Smiley,  Treasurer,  and  Brother  Wellman,  Secretary.  These  officers 
did  not  hold  their  positions  very  long,  for  on  the  31st  of  December,  the  last  reg- 
ular meeting  of  the  year,  the  following  brothers  were  elected  and  installed  the 
same  evening:  Brother  Coughlin,  Noble  Grand;  Brother  Franklin,  Vice  Grand; 
Brother  Lent,  Secretary,  and  Brother  Smiley,  Teasurer.  This  completed  the 
records  for  the  year  1849. 

No  regular  meeting  was  held  from  January  14  to  March  18,  1850,  when 
on  that  date  Brother  Bella  Wellman  acted  as  Noble  Grand  and  Brother  William 
M.  Lent  as  Secretary.  May  18,  1850,  Brother  Wellman  resigned  and  Brother 
Coughlin  was  again  elected  to  fill  the  vacancy.  In  June  of  the  same  year,  1850, 
Col.  J.  D.  Stevenson,  well  known  to  old  Californians,  built  a  three-story  building 
on  the  east  side  of  Kearny  Street,  between  Pine  and  California  streets.  The 
ground  floor  being  occupied  as  stores,  the  next  floor  by  a  Jewish  society  as  a 
place  of  worship,  the  third  floor  by  California  Lodge  No.  1,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  and 
California  Lodge  Free  and  Accepted  Masons,  jointly. 

This  was  their  abiding  place  until  burnt  out  by  the  great  fire  of  1850,  when 
they  were  forced  to  move  to  the  brick  building  known  as  the  Gianella  Building 
on  the  east  side  of  Montgomery  Street,  between  Washington  and  Jackson,  where 
they  remained  until  April  26,  1859,  the  anniversary  of  the  Order.  When  the 
Lodge  removed  to  the  more  commodious  quarters  on  the  northeast  corner  of 


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CALIFORNIA    LODGE    NO.    i,    I.   O.  O.   F. 


Bush  and  Kearny  streets.  Subsequently  moving  into  Odd  Fellows'  Hall  Decem- 
ber i,  1865,  situated  on  the  west  side  of  Montgomery,  between  Pine  and  California 
streets,  and  from  thence  to  Odd  Fellows'  Building,  corner  of  Market  and  Seventh 
streets,  on  the  1st  day  of  December,  1884. 

At  the  earliest  history  of  California  Lodge  it  had  no  funds  or  property,  but 
had  accumulated  a  little  money  in  1853.  The  first  by-laws  of  the  Lodge  were 
adopted  November  25,  1850,  in  which  it  is  stated  that  the  initiation  fee  was  $50; 
dues  $10  per  quarter  in  advance,  and  no  benefits  were  to  be  paid  to  a  brother  who 
was  able  to  pay  his  own  expenses.  On  March  18,  1850,  the  Secretary  was  in- 
structed to  notify  the  Deputy  Grand  Sire  of  the  surrender  of  the  dispensation 
under  which  the  Lodge  was  working  petition  for  a  charter,  and  at  the  same  meet- 
ing D.  D.  G.  S.  Smiley  informed  the  Lodge  that  he  had  a  complete  set  of  regalia 
for  a  working  Lodge  he  was  willing  to  dispose  of  for  cost  and  freight,  which  was 
thankfully  accepted. 

At  this  meeting  a  committee  was  appointed  to  wait  upon  the  Common 
Council  for  the  purpose  of  selecting  a  suitable  place  for  a  cemetery,  but  not  until 
the  year  1851,  did  the  Lodge  procure  a  piece  of  ground  for  that  purpose.  At  a 
regular  meeting  held  July  2T,  1851,  Samuel  Brannan,  Noble  Grand  of  the  Lodge, 
offered  to  donate  a  plot  of  ground  for  that  purpose,  which  was  accepted  with 
thanks.  This  plot  of  land  which  has  never  been  used  for  burial  purpose  is  situated 
on  the  south  side  of  Mission  street,  between  Sixth  and  Seventh  streets,  and  is 
a  source  of  revenue  to  all  the  Odd  Fellow  Lodges  of  San  Francisco. 

On  June  3,  1850,  a  communication  was  received  from  Hospitalla  Lodge  No. 
295,  of  the  City  of  New  York,  accompanied  by  a  seal  which  was  presented  to  the 
Lodge  by  them,  and  to  which  a  letter  of  thanks  was  returned.  Up  to  this  time 
the  Lodge  owned  no  property,  and  had  but  one  initiation.  Their  meetings  were 
chiefly  directed  to  the  cause  of  charity,  passing  around  the  hat  and  arranging  for 
the  relief  or  burial  of  the  sick  brothers  who  had  come  under  their  care. 

On  August  9,  1852,  the  Lodge  opened  in  the  Degree  of  Rebekah.  Again  on 
the  1 8th  of  the  same  month  another  Rebekah  meeting  was  held,  and  the  fee 
charged  for  the  degree  was  fixed  at  $1.  This  comprises  the  earliest  history  of 
California  No.  1,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  the  mother  of  Odd  Fellowship  on  the  Pacific  Coast. 
The  charter  was  granted  January  12,  1849,  to  tne  following  persons:  Samuel 
Torbert,  Chs.  Justis,  F.  M.  Caldwell,  G.  H.  Weaver,  J.  Willits  and  James  Smiley. 
In  the  last  fifty  years,  or  at  least  in  that  portion  of  time  of  which  we  have  any 
correct  record  from  March  18,  1850,  to  June  30,  1899,  the  Lodge  has  admitted 
1101  members,  of  whom  many  have  passed  away  and  joined  their  kindred  dust; 
171  remaining  on  the  30th  day  of  June,  1899,  to  continue  on  the  good  work  of 
the  Lodge.    The  sum  of  $143,600.82  has  been  paid  for  relief  and  charity. 


NAMES   OF   MEMBERS: 


Aaron,  Joseph 
Anderson,  R.  L.,  p.  G. 
Alley,  W.  H. 
Aldrlch,  J.  L. 
Benedict,  C.  E.,  p.  g. 
Benedict,  J.  S..  P.  g. 
Benedict,  A.  W.,  p.  G. 
Botsford,  H.  C,  p.  G. 
Boyd,  C.  M.,  p.  g. 
Bulflnch,  Henry,  p.  g. 
Byington,  H.  W.,  p.  g. 
Bachelder,  F.  J. 
Barrington,  G.  J. 
Benson,  George 
Butler,  J.  W. 
Bishop,  J.  H. 
Burr  M.  G. 


Barrett,  Charles 
Bash,  John 
Cove,  Robt.,  p.  g. 
Cranford,  F.  H.,  p.  g. 
Currie,  Robt.,  P.  G. 
Cain.  R.  K. 
Cheslev,  C.  P. 
Conn,  S.  S. 
Casperson,  A.  P. 
Cohen,  Aaron 
Coburn,  J.  W. 
Clark,  A.  G.,p.g. 
Casperson,  O.  S. 
Davis,  James,  p.  g. 
Dugan,  C  E.,  p.g. 
Daywalt,  G.  W.,  p.g. 
Davis,  J.  A.  J. 


Dreypolcher,  Frederick 
Dallas,  J.  B. 
Dahlson,  O.  W. 
Elwert,  Henry 
Forrest,  James,  p.g. 
Fulton.  J.  B. 
Flanders,  Thomas 
Freudenthal,  J.  H. 
Ferns,  William 
Frasier.  J.  D. 
Frisk,  K.  A. 
Galloway,  W.  T.,  p.g. 
Gates,  Horace 
Grayson,  A.  H.,  p.g. 
Guinee,  Cornelius 
Gunnison,  R.  C. 
Goodfriend,  Isidor 


Hanson,  A.  G. 
Hartman,  Henry 
Hanson,  J.  P.,  p.g. 
Heckman,  Herman 
He.nriksen,  B.  E.,  P.G. 
Holmes,  M.  P.,  p.g. 
Houghton.  A.  C. 
Higham  John 
Hanekamp,  G.  F. 
Hanson,  J.  H. 
Itjen,  Richard 
Irvine,  Nathaniel 
Jackson,  A.  W. 
Johnson,  O.  H. 
Jones,  H.  S.,  p.g. 
Kilby,  H.  M. 
Leek,  Cnristopher 


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Lennox,  Jarvis 
Liddle,  Robert 
Little,  W.  T. 
Lane,  W.  E.,  p.g. 
Lieb,  A.  H. 
Leach, John 
Luke,  Henry,  p.  g. 
Lossman,  Lobb 
Libby,  W.  T. 
Laherty,  T.  F. 
McLean,  R.  A. 
McNeill,  John,  Jr., 
McNeill,  Henry 
McNeill,  James 
McHenry,  J.  A. 
Mann,  T.  R.,  p.g. 
Marcuci,  Domingo 
Martenstein,  John 
Mead,  B.  F. 
Myers,  J.  G. 
Markell,  R.  C. 
Morss,  G.  A. 
Moorman,  J.  C. 
Millett,  P.  J..G.P. 
Moren,  G.  G.,  p.g. 
Morris,  W.  H. 


Newman,  J.  T.,  p.  G. 
Nicolaysen,  F.  N. 
Nygard,  A.  G. 
Nichols,  F.  H. 
Nogren,  George 
O'Neill,  M.  W. 
Overton,  C.  P. 
Parent,  C.  L  ,  p.g. 
Peterson,  Peter 
Pyser,  Henry 
Phillips,  George 
Peterson,  A.  T. 
Pritchard,  T.  J. 
Pearce,  J.  H. 
Peterson,  L.  N. 
Pagel,  William 
Price,  James 
Post,  C.  E.,  P.G. 
Pages,  Jose 
Quigley,  G.  F.,  p.g. 
Ristow,  John 
Robinson,  William,  p.g. 
Roberts,  J.  W. 
Raisch,  Godfried 
Ross,  D.  A. 
Ross,  David 


Ratto,  Charles 
Ralston,  J.  A. 
Rechenmacher,  Fred. 
Raymond,  E.  E. 
Riley,  W.  C,  p.g. 
Schuldt,  Herman 
Schuman.  Fred. 
Scott,  A.  W.,  P.O. 
Spencer,  J.  D.,  p.g. 
Sweeney,  T.  U.,  p.g. 
Schoning,  Otto 
Stott,  John,  p.g. 
Schmaltz,  P.  A.  F. 
Seaberg,  E.  A. 
Sommer,  J.  H. 
Sroufe,  John 
Stromberg,  A.  E. 
Sanford,  W.  L.,  P.G. 
Steele,  D.  L.,  p.g. 
Sims,  Stephen 
Scott,  A.  W.,  Jr.,  p.g. 
Stefflns,  J.  G. 
Smith,  C.  E. 
Schumaker,  A.  P. 
Taylor,  Truman 
Turk,  Henry 


True,  A.  T.,  p.g. 
Tikjob,  Peter 
Todd,  H.  L. 
Trotter,  William 
Van  Orden,  D.  T.,  p.  g. 
Watt,  Alexander 
Wentworth,  J.  J. 
Wigmore,  James 
Winter,  J.  W.,  p.  g. 
Wood,  Harris 
Winfrey,  I.  H. 
Whyte,  M.  C,  p.g. 
Woods,  Thomas 
Wetmore,  J.  G.,  p.g. 
Wren,  V.  E.  A. 
Weimore,  R.  H.,  p.g. 
Watson,  W.  D. 
Winther,  A.  M. 
Woodley,  William 
Williams,  A.  W.,  p.g. 
Worden,  W.  H. 
Young,  J.  H. 
Zerr,  Jaques 


Capitol  Lodge  No.  87,  I.  0.  0.  F. 


•p?  APITOL  LODGE  No.  87,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  Sacramento,  presents  an  interesting 
^-^  record  during  the  forty  years  of  its  existence.  It  was  instituted  in  1859.  It 
has  proven  to  be  one  of  the  most  successful  working  Lodges  in  the  jurisdiction. 
It  has  furnished  five  Grand  Masters  and  a  Grand  Sire  for  the  Order,  as,  also,  other 
grand  officers.  Its  history,  membership  and  statistics  herewith  presented,  exhibit 
facts  and  figures  which  proclaim  for  this  Lodge  a  prominent  place  in  the  rank  of 
subordinates  of  this  grand  jurisdiction. 

CHARTER  MEMBERS : 


*Basler,  George  A . 
♦Bowstead,  James,  p.  G. 
*Byrne,  Thomas  B.,  p.  g. 
Estee,  Morris  M. 


*Hueston,  Hamilton  M. 

p.  g.  m. 
*Krauth,  Frederick  K. 
Mason,  Charles  M. 


*McClintock,  John  W. 
*Shuck,  J.  Lewis 
Steane,  Charles  B. 
♦White,  Edward  F. 


♦Woods,  Amos 


(♦Deceased.) 

Of  the  several  Past  Grand  Masters  from  Capitol  Lodge  No.  87,  Brother  Ezra 
Pearson  is  the  only  surviving  member.  The  deceased  brothers  are:  Hamilton 
M.  Hueston,  William  H.  Hill,  Charles  S.  Haswell  and  John  B.  Harmon.  The 
latter  brother  was  Past  Grand  Sire  in  1878. 

The  Grand  Officers  who  instituted  Capitol  Lodge,  on  June  10,  1859,  were: 
Grand  Master.  Lewis  L.  Alexander;  R.  W.  D.  G.  Master,  John  F.  Morse;  R.  W. 
G.  Warden,  Walton  C.  Felch;  R.  W.  G.  Secretary,  Prescott  Robinson;  R.  W.  G. 
Treasurer,  George  I.  N.  Monell;  W.  G.  Chaplain,  David  Meeker;  W.  G.  Marshal, 
Charles  C.  Hayden;  W.  G.  Conductor,  David  Kendall;  W.  G.  Guardian,  George 
H.  Mixer;  W.  G.  Herald,  George  Nelson;  D.  D.  G.  Master,  Samuel  Cross;  Seated 
at  L.  of  G.  M.,  Wm.  H.  Watson;  Past  Grand's  Chair,  Robert  Robinson. 

FIRST  OFFICERS  : 


Hueston,  Hamilton  M.,  P.  G.  M. 
Bowstead,  James,  P.  G. 
Byrne,  Thomas  B.,  P.  G. 
White,  Edward  F.,  N.  G. 
Mason,  Charles  M.,  V.  G. 


McClintock,  John,  Rec.  Sec. 
Woods,  Amos,  Treas. 
Hueston,  Hamilton  M.,  R.  S.  N.  G. 
Krauth,  Frederick  K.,  L.  S.  N.  G. 
Byrne,  Thomas  B.,  R.  S.  V.  G. 


Estee,  Morris  M.,  Warden 
Steane,  Charles  B.,  Conductor 
McGinnis,  Christopher,  O.  G. 
Basler,  George  A.,  I.  G. 
Shuck,  J.  Lewis,  Chaplain 


Statistics  taken  September,  1899,  show  the  total  membership  admitted  since 
organization,  927;  withdrawn,  suspended,  etc.,  620;  amount  of' money  received 
since  organization,  $215,557.90;  amount  of  money  paid  for  relied  and  charity  since 
organization,  $119,230.95. 


B.   E.    HENRIKSEN 

B.  E.  Henriksen,  the  subject  of  this  sketch, 
■was  born  in  San  Francisco  April  19,  1851.  He 
joined  California  Lodge  No.  1  on  June  22,  1872, 
shortly  after  attaining  his  majority,  and  after 
filling  the  various  appointed  offices,  passed 
through  the  Chairs,  attaining  the  position  of  Past 
Grand.  Besides  being  one  of  the  first  persons 
born  in  San  Francisco  of  white  parents,  he 
claims  the  unique  and  distinguished  honor  of 
being  the  first  native  born  citizen  of  California 
to  join  the  Order  and  pass  through  the  Chairs. 

As  Brother  Henriksen  has  continued  his  mem- 
bership and  is  still  in  good  standing  in  Cali- 
fornia Lodge,  he  may  justly  claim  the  further 
honor  of  being  the  oldest  native  born  Veteran 
Odd  Fellow  after  a  continued  membership  of 
twenty-seven  years. 


J.  H.  SIMPSON,  Past  Grand  Master 

Brother  Simpson  is  a  native  of  San  Francisco, 
•where  he  was  born  January  23,  1856.  His  educa- 
tion was  received  in  the  public  schools,  and  he 
graduated  from  the  old  Spring  Valley  Grammar 
School  in  1871.  For  upwards  of  twenty  years  he 
was  connected  with  the  San  Francisco  Evening 
Bulletin  In  various  capacities.  It  was  in  that 
office  he  learned  the  printing  trade.  He  was 
initiated  into  Odd  Fellowship  in  San  Francisco 
Lodge  No.  3  April  18,  1884.  After  serving  as 
Conductor,  Recording  Secretary  and  Vice  Grand. 
he  was  elected  Noble  Grand  for  the  term  be- 
ginning January  1,  1886.  He  held  the  office  of 
Degree  Master  of  Excelsior  Degree  Lodge  No.  2 
from  July  1st  to  December  31st,  1886,  after  serv- 
ing two  terms  as  Conductor.  In  1887  he  was 
sent  by  his  Lodge  as  a  representative  to  the 
Grand  Lodge,  and  has  been  an  active  member 
ever  sine**    He  served  two  terms  as  Chairman  of 


the  Committee  of  Correspondence.  In  1889  he 
was  appointed  by  Grand  Master  Jenkins  as  Dis- 
trict Deputy  Grand  Master  of  District  No.  1.  He 
was  elected  Grand  Warden  in  1892,  Deputy  Grand 
Master  in  1893,  and  Grand  Master  in  1894,  serv- 
ing in  that  office  until  May,  1895.  Before  the 
close  of  his  term  he  had  the  honor  of  instituting 
the  Rebekah  Assembly  of  California.  In  1894 
he  was  Treasurer  of  Odd  Fellows'  Midwinter  Fair 
Celebration  Committee.  He  also  served  several 
terms  as  President  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Literary 
and  Social  Club  of  San  Francisco.  He  became  a 
member  of  Oriental  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  90  early 
in  its  history.  In  1896  he  and  his  wife  helped  to 
organize  Loyal  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  215,  which 
was  instituted  May  11th  of  that  year.  He  repre- 
sented San  Francisco  Lodge  No.  3  in  the  Board 
of  Directors  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Hall  Association 
for  two  years.  Was  a  member  of  the  convention 
which  reorganized  the  General  Relief  Committee 
of  San  Francisco,  and  was  President  of  the  first 
Odd    Fellows'    Christmas   Cheer    Committee. 


WILLIAM  A.  DEANE 

William  A.  Deane  was  born  in  San  Francisco, 
California,  in  1861,  and  now  occupies  the  posi- 
tion of  President  of  Stanford  Parlor,  N.  S.  G.  W., 
and  is  County  Clerk  of  the  City  and  County 
of  San  Francisco.  There  are  few  young  men  of 
California  who  combine  all  the  elements  of  busi- 
ness ability  and  popularity  found  in  the  subject 
of  this  sketch.  As  a  presiding  officer  his  asso- 
ciates credit  him  with  unusual  quickness  of  per- 
ception and  absolute  fairness.  The  office  of 
Clerk  now  occupied  by  him  calls  for  first-class 
ability,  and  he  has  thus  far  filled  it  with  credit 
to  himself  and  to  the  complete  satisfaction  of 
all  doing  business  with  him. 


P.  L.  VUCANOVICH 

Brother  P.  L.  Vucanovich  was  initiated  into  Mt. 
Davidson  Lodge  No.  8  at  Virginia,  Nev.  In  1886 
he  took  a  withdrawal  card  from  this  Lodge  and 
deposited  the  same  with  Parker  Lodge  No.  124 
of  San  Francisco,  Cal. 

Business  engagements  prevent  Bro.  Vucanovich 
from  regularly  attending  his  Lodge,  but  he  never 
fails  to  uphold  the  banner  of  our  Order,  and,  as 
opportunity  offers,  he  tries  to  impress  upon  its 
members  the  sublime  lessons  of  its  ritual. 


San  Francisco   Lodge  No.  3,  I.  O.  O.  F. 


ON  the  5th  day  of  July,  185 1,  the  following  named  brothers,  Jesse  Boring,  Philo 
White,  J.  Joseph,  E.  Hudson,  R.  O.  Studevant,  M.  S.  Buckelew  and  G.  E. 
Hunt  petitioned  the  then  acting  D.  D.  Grand  Sire,  James  Smiley,  for  a  dis- 
pensation to  establish  a  Lodge  of  the  I.  O.  O.  F.  in  the  City  of  San  Francisco, 
to  be  known  as  San  Francisco  Lodge  No.  3. 


Alexander  Jacobi, 
Junior  Past  Grand. 

Samuel  B.  Huffman, 
Recording  Secretary. 


J.  J.  Regan, 
Noble  Grand. 

E.  Edwards, 
Treasurer. 


Sylvester  Saywell, 
Vice  Grand. 

Fred  W.  Warren, 
Financial  Secretary. 


The  petitioners  were  called  together  on  the  above  date,  and  the  Lodge 
instituted,  making  it  the  third  Lodge  instituted  in  the  State  of  California.  Seven 
brothers  being  present,  who,  although  not  properly,  duly  declared  it  a  regu- 
larly organized  Lodge.  Although  without  a  dispensation,  or  documents  of  any 
kind,  they  were  set  to  work  to  carry  out  the  principles  of  the  Order,  and  welt 
•"hey  have  fulfilled  their  task.  At  the  first  regular  meeting  the  following  named 
brothers  were  elected  to  fill  the  various  offices  for  the  first  term:  Jesse  Boring, 
N.  G. ;  Philo  White,  V.  G. ;  J.  Joseph,  Secretary;  E.  Hudson,  Treasurer;  R.  CX 
Studevant,  Recording  Secretary;  S.  H.  Parker,  P.  G.  With  this  staff  of  officers, 
San  Francisco  Lodge  No.  3,  started  on  its  career  in  the  noble  work  of  Odd  Fel- 
lowship, and  to  the  present  day  is  successfully  demonstrating  the  grand  principles 
of  our  Order,  caring  for  the  sick  and  distressed,  the  widows  and  the  orphans,  and 
extending  the  hand  of  fraternity  to  needy  brothers. 

In  exemplifying  these  principles  it  has  expended,  in  its  48  years  of  existence, 
the  sum  of  $135,392.87,  and  stands  to-day  prepared  to  fulfill  all  obligations  to 
its  members.    It  fell  to  the  lot  of  San  Francisco  Lodge  No.  3  to  have  the  honor 


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GRASS    VALLEY    LODGE    NO.     12,     I.  O.  O.  F. 


of  having  one  of  its  members,  Samuel  H.  Parker,  elected  as  the  first  Grand  Mas- 
ter of  California,  as  was  likewise  the  first  Grand  Secretary,  T.  Rodgers  Johnson, 
a  member  of  this  Lodge. 

Of  the  other  members  of  San  Francisco  Lodge  who  filled  the  honorable 
station  of  Grand  Master  of  the  State  of  California,  J.  A.  McClelland,  served  in 
1864-65  and  J.  H.  Simpson  in  1894-95.  Brother  James  G.  Maguire,  P.  G.  R., 
served  as  Grand  Representative  to  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  for  ten  years. 

The  charter  members  were  the  following  named  brothers:  Rev.  Jesse  Boring, 
Philo  White,  J.  Joseph,  E.  Hudson,  R.  O.  Studevant,  M.  S.  Buckelew  and  G.  E. 
Hunt 

LIST  OF   MEMBERS  : 

PAST    GRANDS. 


Barker,  Timothy  L.,  P.  G. 
Black,  Alfred  P  ,  p.  g. 
Chase,  James  Brown,  p.  g. 
Carusi,  Samuel  P.,  p.  g. 
Casto,  William  S  ,  p.  g. 
Davis,  William,  p.  g 
Hutchinson,  David,  p.  G. 
Heenan,  Edward  J.,  p.  g. 
Hetty,  Louis  B.,  p.  g. 


Jacobi,  Alexander,  p.  g. 
Jacobs,  Saul  Robert,  p.  g. 
Joyce,  Willis  B.,  p.  g. 
Jennings,  F.  A.,  p.  g. 
Kammerer,  Chas.  G  ,  p.  G. 
Lilienthal,  Herman,  p.  g. 
Lafaix,  Felix,  p.  G. 
Maguire,  James  G.,  P.G.B. 
Maguire,  Edward  H  ,  p.  g. 


McDougall,  Barnett,  p.  g. 
McDonald,  Albert  R.,  p.  g. 
Maack,  Henry  Jacob,  p.  g. 
Meyers,  Robert  C,  p.  g. 
Pennell,  Charles  C,  p.  g 
Petersen,  Siebert,  p.  g. 
Peterson,  Ewald,  p.  g. 
Platner,  Charles,  p.  G. 
Simpson,  JohnH.,  p.  g.  m. 


Stevens,  Martin,  p.  g. 
Terkelson,  John  N.,  p.  G. 
Turkington,  William,  P.G 
Thy  arks,  George,  p.  G. 
Van  Praag,  Samuel,  p.  g. 
Warren,  F.  W.,  p.  g. 
Wilson,  Henry  Adam,  p.g. 
Walcom,  George,  p.  g. 
Wedemeyer,  B.  H.,  p.  G. 


THIRD   DEGREE   MEMBERS. 


Allen,  John  Wm    Everett 

Apted,  Walter 

Bruce,  James  Henderson 

Bosworth,  Henry  Martin 

Bird,  Harry 

Brophy, John  Henry 

Buchanan,  Robert  John 

Connor,  John  Irvine 

Cohrn.  Edward 

Cook,  William 

Case,  George  Albert 

Coggin,  Issac  Clinton 

Cardoza,  John 

Correy,  Andrew 

Dye,  William  McLean 

Dieterich,  Christian 

Dusenbery,  Hiram  Eugene 

Edwards,  Edward 

Enos,  John 

Evans,  Thomas  Francis 

Folly,  James 

Freitas,  John  Antoine 

Fimbreath,  Arthur  F. 

Fisher,  Soren  Petersen 

Fehyl,  John 


Green,  Arthur  Frederick 
Gardiner,  J.  W. 
Hoffacker,  Bernard  J. 
Hamilton,  John 
Hull,  Benjamin  J. 
Harvey,  Miles  M. 
Haskins,  Charles  A. 
Hodgkins,  John  Henry 
Heywoods,  Henry  M. 
Hollman,  Frederick  Wm. 
Hegeman,  Fred  Melme 
Hansen,  Christian 
Holtz,  Augustus  Herman 
Huffman,  Samuel  B. 
Hagan,  William 
Harris,  Robert  J. 
Ing,  Andrew  D. 
Jensen,  Pedar 
Jackson.  John  Farren 
Johnson,  Frank 
Kelsey,  James  T, 
Kempton,  Melborn  P. 
Knudsen,  Julius  Albert 
Lando,  Joseph 
Lee,  Frank 


Lustig,  Daniel  David 
Locks,  Joseph  Samuel 
Lacaze,  Louis 
McKenna,  Patrick  Henry 
Morganstern,  Samuel 
Miller,  George  W. 
Martell,  John 
Montedonico,  Antonio 
May,  John 
Merritt,  Ambrose 
Mills,  Luther 
McAdam,  Edward 
Meyers,  Henry  Lewis 
Morgan,  William  John 
Neisser,  Edward 
Pearson,  John  Kimball 
Pages,  Jules  Francis 
Parker,  Edward  Fulton 
Reagan,  John 
Rochebrune,  Alfred 
Regan,  John  Joseph 
Rosenblum,  Joseph 
Roberts,  Alfred  Edward 
Richit,  Victor  Henry 
Randolph,  Frank  Warren 


Smith,  Fred  Shipley 
Smith,  Thomas  Henry 
Schwartz,  Michael 
Shafer,  Deville  M. 
Saywell,  Sylvester 
Steinmetz,  August 
Swenson,  John  August 
Severance,  Asa  Albion 
Spateholtz,  Lester  Bates 
Schnipper,  Hans  Harrold 
Tdomasen,  Edwin  R. 
Thomas,  Charles  Erastus 
Tourney,  Jules 
Tippetts,  George  Fred 
Triguero,  Filmero  P. 
Ulberg,  Henry  Ott 
Valerga,  Dominic 
Williams,  Durham  K 
Wilson,  William  More 
Wright,  George  W. 
Wackford,  Thomas 
Wilson,  Frederic 
Walker,  George  C. 
Wilcox,  William  Darmes 
Yoblonsky,  John 


Grass  Valley  Lodge  No.  12,  I.  O.  O.  F. 


/^RASS  VALLEY  LODGE  No.  12,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  at  Grass  Valley, 
^-*  Nevada  County,  on  the  23d  day  of  July,  1853,  by  T.  Rodgers  Johnson,  the 
R.  W.  Grand  Secretary,  with  ten  charter  members:  John  S.  Lambert,  C.  R.  Ed- 
wards, B.  H.  Farrell,  L.  B.  Austin,  Wm.  Bennett,  E.  McLaughlin,  Thomas 
Beatty,  Jonas  Winchester,  C.  C.  Cook,  John  Tangue. 

Of  these  ten  pioneer  members  none  retained  membership  longer  than  Oc- 
tober, i860,  when  C.  R.  Edwards  withdrew.  E.  M.  McLaughlin  is  the  only 
one  whose  whereabouts  is  now  known ;  he  is  a  banker  in  San  Jose. 

This  was  the  fourth  Lodge  instituted  in  the  mining  regions  of  our  State, 
and  being  located  in  the  city  and  county  that  has  produced,  and  is  still  produc- 
ing, more  gold  than  any  other  county  of  our  State,  has  been  universally  prosper- 
ous. The  membership  has  been  from  its  institution  largely  composed  of  the 
sturdy  miners  that  have  made  Nevada  County  famous.     Since  the  institution  of 


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the  Lodge  to  June  30,  1899,  3°9  members  were  initiated;  163  joined  by  deposit 
of  card,  making  a  total  of  472;  of  these  there  have  been  suspended,  101;  ex- 
pelled, 3;  withdrew,  154;  deceased,  44.     The  present  membership  is  170. 

The  largest  number  initiated  in  one  year  was  in  1872  when  fifteen  joined 
the  Lodge.  The  largest  number  in  one  term  joined  in  the  term  ending  June  30, 
1870,  when  twelve  were  initiated.  During  the  term  ending  December  31,  1869, 
twenty-three  members  withdrew  and  formed  Golden  Star  Lodge  No.  165.  In  the 
year  1896  the  Lodge  reached  high  water  mark  in  its  membership,  there  being 
one  hundred  and  eighty-eight  members  on  its  roll.  In  the  forty-six  years  of  its 
existence  Grass  Valley  Lodge  has  paid  out  for  sick  and  funeral  benefits,  dona- 
tions and  nurse  fees  the  sum  of  $64,483;  in  Lodge  expenses  $52,907.  Total 
$117,390.  The  largest  amount  paid  to  one  brother  being  over  $4,600;  five 
other  brothers  received  between  $2,000  and  $3,000  each. 


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Geo.  h.  Williams 
Vice  Grand 


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Wm.  George 
Treasurer 


J.    T.   L,EATHAM 

Noble  Grand 


Jap.  M.  Sampson 
Recording  Secretary 


Richard  Williams 
Financial  Secretary 


It  has  in  property  a  half  interest  in  one  of  the  handsomest  Lodge  rooms  in 
the  State,  with  two  stores  beneath  located  in  the  heart  of  the  business  portion  of 
the  City  of  Grass  Valley,  which  with  other  real  estate  and  building,  securities  and 
money  on  hand  have  a  total  cash  valuation  of  over  $14,000. 

From  among  the  brothers  who  at  one  time  held  membership  or  now  do  so  in 
this  Lodge,  who  have  held  exalted  positions  in  the  Grand  Lodge  and  Grand 
Encampment  of  this  State  we  note  the  names  of  T.  R.  Kibbe,  Grand  Master  in 
1861-62;  E.  W.  Roberts,  Grand  Patriarch  in  1869-70;  I.  W.  Hays,  Grand  Pa- 
triarch in  1877-78;  John  Glasson,  Grand  Master  in  1890-91 ;  R.  D.  Gummoe,  now 
Grand  Senior  Warden  of  the  Grand  Encampment.  The  two  first-mentioned  have 
passed  away.  I.  W.  Hays  is  now  a  member  of  Golden  Star  Lodge  No.  165  in  the- 
same  city.     The  last  two  are  still  active  in  Lodge  work. 

The  present  officers  of  the  Lodge  are: 


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Leatham,  J.  T.,  N.G. 
Williams,  Geo.  L.,  V.  G. 
Sampson,  Jas.  M.,  R.  Sec. 
George,  Wm.,  Treas. 
Williams,  Richard,  Fin.  Sec. 


Abraham,  A.  E.,  Cond. 
Prisk,  James,  Warden. 
Sampson,  Martin,  R.  S.  N.  G. 
Brockington,  Thos  ,  L.  S.  N.  G. 
Pascoe,  John,  R.  S.  V.  G. 


LIST   OF    MEMBERS: 


Provis,  Wm.,  L.  S.  V.  G. 
Ingram,  Richard,  I.  G. 
Frank,  Robert,  O.  G. 
Hosking,  John  J.,  R.  S.  S. 
Rowe,  E.,  L-  3.  S. 


Aver,  John 
Andrews,  Thos. 
Angore,  Richard 
Abraham,  Edwin  R.,  p.  G. 
Abraham,  Albert  E. 
Bawdeu,  Wm.  Henry,  p.  g. 
Bawden,  Joseph 
Bawden,  Nicholas 
Berriman,  Henry,  p.  g. 
Berriman,  Wm.  H. 
Best,  Samuel 
Best,  John 
Best,  Wm. 
Berg,  Fred 
Bishop,  Thomas 
Bray,  Wm.  H. 
Brockington,  Thos.  H.,p.g. 
Brockington,  Charles  A. 
Buckett,  Wm.  H. 
Buckett,  Thomas 
Bunney, John  A. 
Oirter,  John  E. 
Carter,  Francis 
Constantine,  Joseph 
•Constantine,  Wm.  H. 
Christopher,  Samuel 
Clemo,  John 
Collicott,  Richard  J. 
Cornish,  John 
Champion,  Joel 
Clymo,  Wm. 
Crase,  Joe 
Douglas,  Wm.,  P.G. 
Edwards,  Thomas  R. 
Edwards,  Wm. 
Eddy,  Richard 
Faull,  Joseph 
Fairbanks,  Henry  A.,  p.g. 
Frank,  Robert 
Garland,  Wm. 
Geach,  Thomas  R. 
•George,  Wm.,  p.g. 
•Gill,  Wm. 


Glasson,  John,  p.g. 
Gribble,  John  B. 
Granholm,  Victor 
Gummoe,  Richard,  P.  G. 
Hammill,  James 
Hales,  Joseph  M. 
Hattam,  Joseph,  p.  G. 
Harry,  Robert  J. 
Harris,  Wm.  D.,  p.  g. 
Harris,  Adrian  N.,  p.  g. 
Haddy,  George 
Haas,  Isidor 
Henwood,  Charles 
Henwood,  James,  p.g. 
Henwood,  Josiah 
Henwood,  Samuel,  p.g. 
Hicks,  Richard 
Hicks,  Henry 
Hill,  Charles 
Hooper,  John  M. 
Hooper,  Thomas  H. 
Hooper,  Wm.,  p.  g. 
Hooper,  Wm.  E  ,  p.  g. 
Hooper,  Edward 
Hooper,  James 
Hooper,  Frank  W. 
Hosking,  James 
Hosking,  John  J  ,  p.g. 
Hosking,  Wm.  H.,  P.  G. 
Hore,  James 
Hodge,  John 
Ingram,  Richard  J. 
Jones,  Samuel  T. 
Jones,  John  C. 
Jamieson,  Ebenezer 
James,  James  G. 
Johns,  James  T. 
Jeffrey,  Richard  E. 
Jackson,  Josiah  J. 
King,  George  E. 
Lewis,  John 
Leatham,  John  T. 
Luke,  Josiah 


Lakenan.  James  M  ,  p.g. 
Martin,  Wm.  J. 
Maynatd,  Stephen 
Morrish,  Wm.  B. 
Michell,  Wm.  J.,  p.g. 
Mitchell,  Alex. 
Mutton,  Wm.  H. 
Martin,  John 
Nathan,  Charles 
Nettle,  Wm.  J. 
Oliver,  John  P. 
Oliver,  James  H. 
Oliver,  James 
Oliver,  Thomas,  p.g. 
Penhall,  Bennett  A. 
Penhall,  John 
Prisk,  Wm.,  p.g. 
Prisk,  James  H.,  p.  G. 
Polkinghorn,  John,  Sr. 
Pollard,  Wm.  Henry 
Pascoe,  John,  p.  g. 
Provis,  Wm. 
Perkins,  George,  p.g. 
Plummer  Thomas 
Provines,  Matthew,  p.  G. 
Plummer,  Wm.  L- 
Quick,  Henry  D. 
Quick,  Richard 
Richards,  Francis,  p.  g. 
Richards,  Wm.  H. 
Richards,  Edward  I. 
Rule,  Thomas  J. 
Rowe,  Wm.  H. 
Rowe,  John 
Rowe,  Enoch 
Roberts,  Robert  G. 
Roberts,  Richard 
Rogers,  Thomas  F. 
Rogers,  Wm.  P. 
Reed,  Wm.  E.,  p.g. 
Rodda,  Thomas 
Richards,  John  A. 
Relley,  John  Wl,  p.g. 


Shackleton,  Charles  R. 
Sims,  Alex,  p.  G. 
Sims,  Arthur  A. 
Steele,  Richard 
Stile,  Thomas 
Sampson,  Martin,  p.g. 
Sampson,  James  M. 
Sparmon,  Richard 
Stokes,  Frederick  C. 
Thomas,  Frederick  J. 
Thomas,  Henry  L. 
Thomas,  John  R.,  p.g. 
Thomas,  Henry 
Thomas,  Joseph  H. 
Thomas,  Wm.  R.,  p.g. 
Treloar,  Wm.  M. 
Treloar,  Daniel 
Trewren,  George  C. 
Trengove,  Eddie 
Trebilcox,  John  F.,  p.  g. 
Trathen,  Richard 
Trezise,  Philip 
Thomasson,  Wm.  J. 
Temby,  Wm. 
Terry,  Manuel 
Uren,  Stephen 
Vincent,  George,  p.  g. 
Williams,  John  R. 
Williams,  Richard  R. 
Williams,  James 
Williams,  Richard,  p.  g 
Williams,  John  H. 
Williams,  John 
Williams,  George  L. 
Williams,  Zachariah 
Wasley,  John  T. 
Wasley,  Walter 
Whitburn,  Edwin 
White,  Frank 
Wood,  Ben 
Werry,  John,  p.  G. 
Yeo,  Samuel 


Yerba  Buena  Lodge  No.  ij,  I.  0.  0.  F. 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 


T  TPON  the  hills  along  the  Coast  and  in  the  vicinity  of  San  Francisco  Bay  is  to 
^^  be  found  a  small  trailing  vine.  It  is  aromatic  and  pleasant  to  the  taste.  The 
early  Spaniards  called  it  Yerba  Buena  (good  or  sweet  herb).  From  this  vine  the 
historic  little  cove,  which  lay  under  the  lee  of  Telegraph  Hill,  received  its  name. 
In  the  waters  of  Yerba  Buena  Cove  ships  found  safe  anchorage.  The  town  which 
.grew  up  along  the  shore  and  on  the  hillside  was  called  Yerba  Buena  until  the 
official  ordinance  of  January  30,  1847,  issued  by  the  first  American  Alcalde  Wash- 
ington Bartlett  (afterwards  a  member  of  Yerba  Buena  Lodge)  changed  the  name 
to  San  Francisco. 

On  July  7,  1853,  Yerba  Buena  Lodge  No.  15  was  instituted  by  Grand  Master 
S.  H.  Parker,  who  in  his  report  to  the  Grand  Lodge,  the  following  year  said,  "  this 
Lodge  has  made  rapid  progress  and  now  numbers  nearly  one  hundred  members." 
On  December  31,  1861,  it  had  206  members,  and  was  the  largest  Lodge  in  the 
State;  which  position  it  has  never  lost  notwithstanding  the  swarming  in  1869  to 
form  Pacific  Lodge  No.  155. 

During  its  life  of  46  years,  1,486  Odd  Fellows  have  enrolled  themselves  as 
members,  1,066  being  admitted  by  initiation.    From  this  splendid  gathering  have 


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come  some  of  the  best  workers  Odd  Fellowship  has  ever  seen.  Among  them  are 
to  be  found  the  names  of  six  Past  Grand  Masters,  viz:  H.  M.  Heuston,  L.  L. 
Alexander,  J.  A.  J.  Bowen,  F.  P.  Dann,  Davis  Louderback  and  R.  H.  Lloyd. 

H.  M.  Heuston  was  a  charter  member  of  Yerba  Buena.  He  went  to  the 
mines  in  1854.  Was  elected  Grand  Master  from  Yerba  Buena  Lodge  No.  5  in 
1856.  Rejoined  Yerba  Buena  permanently  November  6,  1862.  Died  May  26,  1892. 

L.  L.  Alexander  was  a  charter  member  of  Sonora  Lodge  No.  10,  from  which 
Lodge  he  was  elected  Grand  Master  in  1859.  He  joined  Yerba  Buena  October  4, 
i860,  since  which  time  he  has  represented  Yerba  Buena  almost  continuously  in 
the  Grand  Lodge. 


J.    D.    SCHLOAN, 

Vice  Grand. 


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W.  I.  Crosett, 
Treasurer. 


Chas.  Wilson, 
Noble  Grand. 


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W.  W.  Brott, 
Recording  Secretary. 


C  F.  Wellington, 
Financial  Secretary. 


J.  A.  J.  Bohen  was  admitted  by  initiation  September  22,  1853.  Installed 
Noble  Grand  January,  1856.  Elected  Grand  Master  May,  1862.  Died  May  25, 
1867;  aged  38  years. 

F.  P.  Dann  admitted  by  card  June  20,  1861.  Installed  Noble  Grand  July, 
1868.    Elected  Grand  Master  1877.    Died  September  27,  1884. 

Davis  Louderback  admitted  by  initiation  September  12,  1861.  Installed 
Noble  Grand  January,  1864.    Elected  Grand  Master  1881. 

R.  H.  Lloyd  admitted  by  initiation  April  16,  1874.  Installed  Noble  Grand 
July,  1876.    Elected  Grand  Master  1888. 

Messrs.  Alexander,  Louderback  and  Lloyd  form  a  continuous  delegation  to 
the  Grand  Lodge  of  which  Yerba  Buena  is  justly  proud. 

Among  those  who  in  the  first  years  of  the  Lodge's  existence  assisted  in  build- 
ing it  up,  giving  direction  to  its  forces  and  establishing  its  character,  but  who  have 
since  passed  over  with  the  great  majority,  we  wish  to  mention  Daniel  Norcross, 


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P.  G.  R.;  Nathan  Porter,  P.  G.  R.;  Jno.  W.  Dwindle,  P.  G.  R.;  A.  S.  Iredale,  the 
first  Noble  Grand  and  P.  G.  T.;  H.  C.  Squire,  P.  G.;  Washington  Bartlett,  P.  G.; 
Franklin  Williams,  P.  G.;  C.  J.  Collins,  P.  G.;  Ezra  St.  John,  P.  G.;  Jno.  M.  Hep- 
worth,  P.  G. 

We  wish  at  this  time  to  record  our  remembrance  and  appreciation  of  Bro. 
Jno.  Davidson,  who  died  April  11,  1862,  bequeathing  $1,000  to  the  Lodge  and 
$500  to  the  library. 

We  also  desire  to  mention  the  name  of  Jno.  S.  Reed,  P.  G.,  who  for  43  years 
has  been  a  constant  Lodge  attendant;  has  filled  some  office  continuously  since  the 
very  night  of  his  admission,  and  for  36  years  has  been  and  still  is  one  of  the 
Lodge's  representatives  in  the  Hall  Association. 

With  the  growth  in  members  came  also  a  constantly  increasing  treasury  and 
the  spirit  to  assist  with  a  liberal  hand.  Among  the  first  things  noticed  is  a  thought- 
ful consideration  of  other  Lodges;  with  donations  and  subscriptions  to  stock  of 
various  Hall  Associations.  On  January  1,  1859,  $50  was  subscribed  to  the  New 
Orleans  Odd  Fellows'  Hall.  We  still  have  the  stock  although  everything  it  repre- 
sented was  destroyed  during  the  Civil  war.  Investment  in  half  a  dozen  other 
Hall  Associations,  however,  turned  out  more  favorably.  On  September  4,  1862,  a 
donation  of  $30  was  made  to  Washington  Lodge,  No.  40,  whose  all  had  been 
destroyed  by  fire.  This  was  the  beginning  of  a  list  of  donations  made  necessary 
by  the  same  cause,  not  the  least  of  which  being  the  destruction  of  Virginia  City, 
Nevada,  in  1875. 

Upon  the  institution  of  the  Lodge,  regalia  and  hall  fixtures  were  needed.  To 
meet  the  necessity  a  subscription  list  was  passed  around  and  $245  raised.  With 
this  experience  in  mind  Apollo,  Parker  and  other  Lodges  were  remembered  at 
the  time  of  their  institution. 

After  the  Civil  War  Odd  Fellows  throughout  the  entire  North  reached  out  a 
sympathetic  and  helping  hand  to  their  Southern  brethren.  In  1867  the  Grand 
Master  of  California  issued  a  circular  letter,  in  part  as  follows:  "  Our  brethren 
at  the  South,  not  by  their  voices  or  with  tones  of  lamentation,  but  by  their  silent 
sufferings  appeal  to  us  for  assistance.  Their  altars  have  been  broken  down,  their 
Lodge  rooms  have  been  made  desolate,  *  *  *  while  the  widow  and  the  orphan 
cry  to  them  for  bread.  *  *  *  Let  us  join  with  our  brethren  at  the  North  in 
showing  mercy."  In  response  to  this  appeal  Yerba  Buena  gave  $250,  beside 
individual  donations  to  Lodges  in  South  Carolina  and  Georgia. 

For  an  interesting  sketch  showing  the  feelings  of  friendliness  and  gratitude 
of  Southern  brethren  towards  their  Northern  brethren  see  report  of  P.  G.  R. 
Columbus  Bartlett  (of  Yerba  Buena)  in  Grand  Lodge  Journal  1867. 

The  united  action  of  the  Lodges,  with  division  of  expenses,  has  been  a  beauti- 
ful feature  in  the  past.  The  memorial  services  held  after  the  death  of  Thomas 
Wildey,  the  founder  of  Odd  Fellowship  in  America,  in  1861,  was  a  union  affair. 
Yerba  Buena's  share  of  the  expense  being  $172.80. 

Its  portion  of  the  expense  of  the  funeral  of  Past  Grand  Master  Parker  in 
1866  was  $171.84,  while  its  donation  to  the  Parker  monument  was  $700;  being 
$500  from  the  Lodge  funds  and  $200  from  the  members. 

Upon  the  death  of  its  own  favorite  son  Past  Grand  Master  J.  A.  J.  Bohen, 
who  now  lies  by  the  side  of  Parker  beneath  that  beautiful  monument  in  Odd  Fel- 
lows' Cemetery,  May  25,  1867,  it  expended  $1,150  besides  the  $250  donated  by 
Golden  Gate  Encampment  No.  1  of  which  Bohen  was  a  member.  And  also  paid 
$150  for  a  bust  of  Bohen  to  be  set  in  the  Lodge  room. 


244  VERBA  BUENA  LODGE  NO.  15,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

In  1869-70  we  find  donations  to  help  defray  the  expenses  of  the  convention, 
having  under  consideration  the  founding  of  a  college  and  home.  The  college 
project  was  abandoned,  but  discussion  upon  the  subject  of  a  home  never  ceased, 
and  has  at  last  fruited  in  the  beautiful  Home  at  Thermalito  and  the  Orphanage 
at  Gilroy.  To  both  of  which  Yerba  Buena  has  had  the  pleasure  of  contributing 
its  share.  Wishing  to  have  a  distinctive  Odd  Fellows'  Cemetery,  on  August  23, 
1865,  Yerba  Buena  purchased  a  piece  of  land  (quoting  from  the  report  of  the 
committee)  "  on  the  western  slope  of  Lone  Mountain,  on  the  south  side  of  Point 
Lobos  road,  and  known  upon  the  official  map  as  the  Williams'  tract,  containing 
25  86-100  acres,  for  $300  per  acre  or  a  total  of  $7,758.  Being  purchased  for  a 
cemetery  and  not  for  speculation,  and  being  too  large  for  one  Lodge,  it  was  soon 
divided  among  other  Lodges.  Subsequently  it  was  incorporated  under  the  State 
law  and  opened  to  the  public,  but  it  will  always  be  known  as  the  Odd  Fellows' 
Cemetery. 

The  minutes  of  July  6,  1865,  disclose  the  following  interesting  bit  of  Lodge 
history:  Hon.  Schuyler  Colfax,  P.  G.  R.,  accompanied  by  S.  H.  Parker.  P.  G.  M.; 
J.  F.  Morse,  P.  G.  M.;  J.  W.  Dwindle,  P.  G.  R.;  Geo.  T.  Bohen,  P.  G.  R.,  and 
others  were  announced  in  waiting  in  the  anteroom.  After  entering,  Colfax  was 
seated  on  the  right  and  Dwindle  on  the  left  of  the  Noble  Grand.  Abou  Ben 
Adhem  Lodge  No.  112  was  announced  in  waiting,  and  entered  in  a  body.  We 
quote  the  minutes:  "  P.  G.  M.  Parker  in  a  few  pithy  and  eloquent  remarks  intro- 
duced our  distinguished  brother,  P.  G.  R.  Schuyler  Colfax.  He  was  received  by 
the  brothers  with  great  enthusiasm.  He  entertained  the  Lodge  with  a  speech 
which  for  pathos,  beauty  and  eloquence  it  has  rarely  if  ever  been  the  privilege  of 
those  present  to  hear." 

Expenditures  for  celebrations  have  at  times  been  almost  prodigal.  At  the 
celebration  of  the  50th  anniversary  of  Odd  Fellowship  in  America  on  April  26, 
1869,  Yerba  Buena  renewed  its  regalia  at  a  cost  of  $600,  besides  paying  its  share 
of  the  celebration  expenses.  The  Lodge's  18th  anniversary  was  celebrated  July 
7,  1871,  at  an  expense  of  $300.  In  celebrating  its  25th  anniversary  on  July  7, 
1878,  over  $900  was  raised  by  subscription.  It  must  have  been  a  magnificent 
affair,  for  it  is  still  green  in  the  memory  of  its  participants. 

The  laying  of  the  corner  stone  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Hall  in  San  Francisco 
on  May  14,  1884,  was  an  event  long  to  be  remembered.  Yerba  Buena's  share  of 
the  expense  was  $514,  besides  $200  for  renewing  and  brightening  up  the  regalia. 

At  the  celebration  of  its  40th  anniversary  July  7,  1893,  °ver  $600  was  raised 
by  subscription,  and  the  record  maintained.  What  will  be  done  at  the  50th  anni- 
versary in  1903  remains  to  be  seen,  but  it  is  safe  to  predict  the  date  will  not  be 
overlooked. 

In  anticipation  of  the  completion  of  the  Trans-Continental  Railway,  Cali- 
fornia invited  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  to  hold  its  annual  meeting  in  1869  in 
San  Francisco,  agreeing  to  pay  all  mileage  west  of  Omaha.  For  complete  history 
of  this  transaction  see  report  of  P.  G.  R.  A.  J.  Gunnison,  of  Yerba  Buena,  in 
Journal  Grand  Lodge  1869.  Delegates  with  families  and  friends  came  from  all 
parts  of  the  United  States  and  Canada.  Yerba  Buena  gave  $3,000,  but  owing  to 
the  liberality  of  the  railway  and  the  citizens  of  San  Francisco  only  one-half  that 
amount  was  used,  the  balance  being  returned. 

The  question  of  jurisdiction,  between  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  and  the 
Grand  Lodges  in  Australia,  having  reached  a  crisis  in  1877-78,  D.  D.  Grand  Sire 


VERBA  BUENA  LODGE  NO.  15,  I.  O.  O.  F.  245 

J.  B.  Harmon  was  instructed  to  proceed  from  San  Francisco  to  Australia  to 
establish  a  better  understanding.  The  money  appropriated  for  the  purpose  was 
found  to  be  insufficient;  delay  was  dangerous;  $750  more  was  needed.  In  the 
emergency  on  April  11,  1878,  Yerba  Buena  advanced  one-half  the  amount,  other 
Lodges  supplying  the  balance.  This  money  was  eventually  returned  by  the 
Sovereign  Grand  Lodge. 

Yerba  Buena  has  responded  with  a  liberal  hand  in  times  of  public  calamity. 
On  October  10,  1871,  the  Grand  Master  issued  a  circular  letter  to  all  Lodges  say- 
ing in  part:  "  When  one  member  of  the  family  suffers,  all  suffer,  and  the  strong 
should  always  help  the  weak.    You  have  read  and  heard  the  sickening  details  of 


Frank  D.  Worth,  Chairman  of  the  Parade  Committee 

Past  Grand  Frank  D.  Worth  was  born  in  Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania,  May  8, 1856;  came  to  California,  via  Panama 
with  his  parents,  arriving  at  San  Francisco,  California,  in  April,  1859,  and  has  resided  here  ever  since.  In  1870  he  began 
an  apprenticeship  and  learned  the  upholstering  and  decorating  trade,  and  for  15  years  he  was  established  in  that  busi- 
ness in  the  vicinity  of  Polk  and  Sutter  streets.  Past  Grand  Worth  was  initiated  into  Yerba  Buena  Lodge  No.  15, 
on  March  22, 1888.  He  at  once  became  actively  and  prominently  identified  with  the  Older,  passing  through  all  the 
Chairs  of  the  Lodge  of  which  he  was  a  member,  served  for  one  year  with  Relief  Committee,  was  elected  a  representative 
to  the  Grand  Lodge  in  1890,  and  has  been  annually  elected  to  the  same  position  ever  since  that  time.  As  a  member  of 
the  Grand  Lodge  he  has  served  on  the  Committee  on  Laws  of  the  Subordinate  and  Mileage  Committees.  Since  passing 
through  the  Chairs  of  his  Lodge  he  has  served  as  Treasurer,  and  for  a  number  of  years  he  served  as  Trustee  of  the 
Lodge.  As  soon  as  he  became  eligible,  which  was  in  1893,  he  was  appointed  District  Deputy  of  District  No.  1, 
of  San  Francisco.  During  his  term  as  District  Deputy  he  conducted  a  series  of  District  Meetings  in  District  No.  1, 
which  accomplished  so  much  good  that  Grand  Master  Thompson  in  his  report  to  the  Grand  Lodge  in  1894  mentioned 
in  commendable  words  the  result  of  these  meetings.  During  the  Jubilee  Celebration  of  the  Seventy-fifth  Anniversary 
of  Odd  Fellowship,  held  during  the  week  of  April  23d  to  April  28, 1894,  at  the  Midwinter  Fair  in  San  Francisco,  he 
served  as  a  member  of  the  Executive  Committee,  Chairman  of  the  Decoration  Committee,  Chairman  of  the  Special 
Committee  on  Concessions,  and  through  his  untiring  efforts  as  a  member  of  the  last-named  committee  a  reduction  in 
the  price  of  admission  was  obtained  for  Odd  Fellows  on  that  memorable  occasion.  Past  Grand  Worth  is  at  present 
a  member  of  the  Executive  Committee,  and  Chairman  of  the  Parade  Committee  of  the  Golden  Jubilee  Celebration  of 
the  I.  O.  0.  F.,  to  be  held  in  San  Francisco  October  18, 19,  20, 1899. 

the  recent  terrible  fires  in  the  City  of  Chicago.  *  *  *  If  you  cannot  give 
hundreds,  nor  even  tens  of  dollars,  give  one,  give  your  dimes  if  you  have  no  more. 
What  you  do  do  quickly."    On  October  12,  1871,  Yerba  Buena  forwarded  $1000 


246 


VERBA  BUENA  LODGE  NO.  15,  I.  O.  O.  F. 


by  telegraph.  On  April  22,  1875,  we  find  a  donation  made  in  response  to  the 
appeal  of  the  Grand  Master  of  Kansas  on  behalf  of  that  unfortunate  grasshopper 
ridden  State.  Again  on  September  5,  1878,  when  the  yellow  fever  was  raging 
through  the  South,  one  hundred  dollars  was  sent  to  each  of  the  cities  of  Nashville, 
Memphis  and  Yicksburg.  Again  on  June  6,  1889,  a  donation  to  the  relief  fund 
of  those  whose  homes  had  been  destroyed  by  the  bursting  of  the  reservoir  at 
Johnstown,  Pa.  But  all  of  these  expenditures  are  insignificant  when  compared 
with  the  internal  work  between  the  members,  the  details  of  which  can  never  be 
uncovered  to  public  gaze.  One  brother  having  received  over  $10,000,  being  in 
the  hands  of  the  visiting  committee  since  January,  1874. 

It  has  paid  for  sick  benefits $202,048.00 

To  the  relief  of  needy  brothers,  widows,  orphans 

and  general  charity 32,920.00 

For  burying  the  dead 24,729 .  00 

To  the  Odd  Fellows'  Library 12,264.00 

Total $271,961.00 

Its  present  membership  is  365.  Its  assets  are  valued  at  about  $47,000.  Its 
one  great  financial  loss  was  when  the  people  of  San  Francisco  repudiated  their 
obligation  to  pay  for  the  construction  of  Montgomery  Avenue.  Yerba  Buena 
lost  $12,000  which  had  been  invested  in  the  bonds. 

The  community  at  large  has  no  adequate  appreciation  of  the  mighty  influ- 
ence of  Odd  Fellowship  in  its  midst,  or  what  would  have  been  the  condition  of 
affairs  had  these  Lodges  never  existed. 


CHARTER   MEMBERS: 


Russell,  A.  C 
Norcross,  Dan'l,  p.  g. 
Sennacal,  A.  S. 
Collins,  C  J. 
Heuston,  H.  M.,  p.  g. 
Berresford,  James 
Swain,  J.  H. 


Langley,  W.  A. 
Webb,  Sam'l,  p.  G. 
McComb,  J.  J. 
Millington,  James 
Veirs,  J.  E. 
Eadie,  T.  R  ,  P  G. 
Johnson,  Peter 

Wentworth,  J. 


Bushee,  S.  H. 
Hoag,  Geo.  C. 
Gotham,  Jas.  S. 
St.  John,  Ezra 
Wenbaum,  J.  A. 
Burt,  Sam'l  C 
Strathren,  John 
H.  (the  only  one  left). 


Eldridge,  W. 
Dowd,  Philo 
Cook, W. 
Iredale,  A.  S. 
Mowry,  Albert 
Hvde,  E. 
Holland,  J.  C 


LIST  OF  MEMBERS 


Akers,  Harry. 
Alexander,  Louis  Leander, 

p.  G.  M. 

Anderson,  Abraham 
Anderson,  A.  Severin 
Anderson,  Chas.Andreas 
Anderson, Chas.  E. 
Angonnet,  Bernard 
Ayer,  Joseph  Young 
Ayres,  Willis  Henry 
Anderson,  Victor  J. 
Bailey,  Alex.  Howard 
Bantel,  Chas.  Albert 
Barbieri,  Paul 
Barnard,  Isaac  D.,  p.  G. 
Barrett,  George  Thomas 
Bazbuke,  George  Nichols 
Beadle,  Donald. 
Beal,  John  Fred.  Robert 
Beard,  George 
Becher,  Henry 
Beresford,  John 
Berglund,  Hans 
Bernhard,  Bernard 
Berry,  John 
Bedwell,  Jackson  L. 
Birce,  Frank  Albert 
Black,  John 
Boardman,  John  Hene 
Bock,  William  Peter 
Bond,  Frederick  Taylor 
Bonness,  Skeffington  T. 
Boyd,  David  Wilson 
Boyes,  James 
Boysen,  Edward  C. 
Boysen,  Earsten  Martin 


Bouterious,  A.  A. 
Bollo,  Frank  G. 
Brooks,  David 
Brooks,  James 
Brorsen, Ole 
Brott,  Wm.  Henry 
Brown,  Edmund  John 
Brown,  Fred'k  Wm. 
Brown,  William  Charles 
Bunting,  William  Robert 
Burdick,  Joseph  Dyer,  P.G. 
Burnell,  Wm.  Ansel 
Burroughs,  A.  L. 
Burns,  Daniel,  p.  o. 
Burrell,  Walter  Scott 
Bush,  Charles  Peter 
Bush,  Thos.  A. 
Butler,  John 
Cameron,  Angus 
Carter,  Daniel  P. 
Charles,  Andrew 
Chase,  George  Meader 
Chase,  Thomas  W. 
Chatham,  Francis  M. 
Chester,  Henry 
Cheshire,  Alfred  Dudley, 

P.G. 

Chipperfield,  A.  E. 
Christian,  Caesar 
Christie,  George 
Church,  Thomas  Ro- 

dolphus 
Clifford,  U.  S.  Grant,  p.  g. 
Clough,  Frank  Warren 
Clougb,  John  Franklin 
Clark,  Archibald 


Coad,  Alfred 

Cogswell,  James  La  Fay- 
ette 

Coleman,  William  James 

Coleman,  Louis 

Colier,  John  Monroe 

Collins,  Chas.  lames,  p.  G. 

Colter,  Edward  James 

Conant,  George  Bancroft 

Conway,  Edward  Fred'k 

Corbett,  Thomas 

Cook, John 

Cook,  Napoleon  Bona- 
parte 

Cook,  Benj. 

Corner,  Charles  Wilson, 
p.  G. 

Crane,  Douglass  B. 

Cross,  W.  W. 

Crossett,  Wm.  Irving,  p.  g. 

Cunard,  James 

Cunningham,  Samuel  St. 
Clair 

Dale,  Martin 

Daly,  John  Donald 

Davidson,  Alonzo 

DeRome,  Louis 

DeYoung,  Michael  Henry 

Dilling,  Henry 

Doerr,  Phillip 

Dorn ,  Marcellus  Americus 

Dorr,  Levi  Lewis,  p.  g. 

Dorsaz,  Frederick  H. 

Dodge,  R.  F. 

Drury,  William 

Duck,  Edward  Bates 


Duncan,  Benjamin  Beatt  . 
Dull,  Chas.  O. 
Eary,  William  Bradford 
Elmquist,  John  M. 
Elliot,  Chas.  M. 
Emery,  Henry  Tilton 
Evans,  George  Augustus 
Ewing,  Luther  Louis 
Ferguson,  James  Piper 
Fielitz,  William 
Fick,  John  Frederick 
Firth,  Joseph  Bellamy 
Firth,  Joseph  Kirk 
Fisher,  David 
Flitner,  Frank  W. 
Foster,  Frederick  Watson, 

P.G. 

Foster,  John  Albert,  p.  g. 
Frank,  Anton  Henry 
Fraser,  John  Peter 
Frichette,  Athenase 
Frichette,  Louis  Docitte 
Fuller,  Josiah  Parker 
Gabbe,  Albert  Stevens 

Isiah 
Gabbs,  Ezekiel  Sylvester 
Gay,  Theodore 
Geddes,  Thomas 
Gilbert,  Frederick 
Gilmore,  David 
Giselman,  William 
Grady,  James  John 
Grant,  Alfred  Nelson 
Greene,  Corydon  Bruce 
Gronberg,  Daniel  Alarick 
Gross,  John 


CHARLES    LEWIS    PATTON 

Past  Grand  ok  Fahnswokth  Lodge  No.  95,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

We  are  unable  to  furnish  any  personal  data  about  Brother  Patton,  as  he 
declined  to  give  any.  He  is  so  well  known,  however,  we  let  his  letter  speak  for 
him. 


CHAS.    L.    PATTON 

Altorney-at-  Law 
1011-1012  CLA  US  SPRECKELS  BUILDING 
Market  and  Third  S's.       Telephone  Ma  in  5^08 

SAN  FRANCISCO 

October  6,  1899. 
George  H.  Morrison,.P.  G.  M.,  I.  O.  O.  F., 

Odd  Fellows'  Building,  City. 

Dear  Sir  and  Brother:  Sometime  since  I  received  your  letter  which  brought  to  my 
mind  the  general  subject-matter  of  the  Golden  Jubilee  the  Odd  Fellows  are  now  preparing  for 
and  commemorative  of  the  planting  of  the  fraternal  seed  from  an  Odd  Fellow's  point  of  view 
in  California  fifty  years  ago. 

I  am  interested  in  the  subject,  and  now  remember  that  some  gentleman  called  on  me 
several  months  ago  and  tried  to  interest  me,  but  the  manner  in  which  he  presented  the  subject 
had  no  charms  for  me,  and  I  therefore  declined  to  have  anything  to  do  with  it.  Your  letter 
runs  on  different  lines ;  and  it  gives  me  pleasure  to  show  my  appreciation  of  Odd  Fellowship 
during  the  last  fifty  years,  and,  while  there  is  nothing  that  your  Committee  can  do  for  me,  yet  I 
take  pleasure  in  asking  that  you  accept  my  check,  which  is  herewith  inclosed,  for  $25. 

Hoping  that  this  may  be  of  service  in  aiding  the  good  work,  and  with  compliments  to  each 
member  engaged  in  preparing  for  the  Jubilee,  and  with  great  personal  respect,  I  have  the  honor 
to  remain,  Fraternally  yours, 


^^C^L^/      X       /^^/A-t^ 


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LIVERMORE    LODGE    NO.    219,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


Gresler,  Ernest 

Greig,  David 

Gunnison,  Andrew  Jo- 
seph, p.  G.  R. 

Hall,  Lewis 

Halsted,  John  Bernard 

Hamilton,  Bernard  J. 

Hart  in  a  11,  Henry  L- 

Harrison,  E.  G.,  P.  G. 

Harriman,  L.  E. 

Hastings,  William 

Hawthorne, Charles  Ralph 

Hayes,  Henry  Sweet 

Haas,  Joseph 

Hayward,  Arza  Herbert 

Heck,  Steven 

Heckel,  George 

Hermansen,  Herman 

Hey  wood,  Silas  Johnson, 
p.  G. 

Hildebrand,  Jacob 

Hill,  Jr.,  John 

Hills,  Reuben  Wilmarth 

Hines,  J.  P. 

Hird,  Christopher  Johnson 

Hobro,  William  Dobey 

Hobro,  Jr.,  W.  D. 

Howe,  Charles  Albert 

Howe,  John  Colby 

Hopkins,  W.  R. 

Hughson,  Birney  E. 

Hurst,  James 

Husteden,  William 

Hutton,  John 

Ingwersen,  Henry 

Ireland,  Elvie  L. 

Jacobs,  Albert 

Jakobs,  Frank  Christian 

James,  Lester  Everett,  p.g. 

Jamison,  Wm.  R. 

Jamieson,  Jas.  A. 

Jansen.P. 

Jeffers,  Milo  Sydney 

Jeffers,  Jr.,  M.  S.,  p.  G. 

Jellison,  Benjamin  Frank- 
lin, p.  G. 

Jesse,  George  Robert 

Johnson,  Lewis  William 

Jones,  Pierce 

Jones,  John  T. 

Jorgensen,  Hans  Christian 

Kampe ,  Frederick  William 

Kennard,  Thomas  Wesley 

Keyser,  Paul 

Keyston,  William  Donald 

Kiernan,  Phillip 

Kimball,  Proctor  William 

Knibbs,  J.  D. 

Knop,  Elfert 

Lacey,  Robert  James 

Larsen,  Henry  B. 

Lawrence,  Daniel  M. 


Leibert,  John  Grant 

Levitsky,  David 

Libbing,  Henry  Herman 

Lile,  Francis  M. 

Linstrom,  John  F. 

Liichfield,  Joseph  Miller 

Lloyd,  Reuben  Hedley, 
p.  G.  M. 

Longley,  George  Wash- 
ington, p.  G. 

Louderback,  Davis,  p.g. m. 

Louderback,  Lewis  Cass, 

P.G. 

Lyman,  Charles 
Martin,  T.  C. 
Matherson,  W.  A. 
Martin,  Christian  Soberg 
Martin,  James  Ross 
McCall,  William 
McClure,  Peter  Laughlin 
McCormick,  James 
McCord,  Mark  L. 
McKee,  Chas.  H. 
McKeoion,  John 
McMurray,  James  Dowey 
McPhun,  William,  p.  G. 
Mecredy,  Thomas  Henry 
Mefret,  Xavier,  p.  g. 
Melendy,  Hiram  Bugby 
Menzel,  Alexander  Eugene 
Meredith,  James  Wash- 
ington, p.  G. 
Michaelis,  Henry  Fredrich 
Mickelson,  Benjamin 
Milestone,  William  Heb- 

don 
Miller,  Francis  Asbury 
Millington,  James 
Mills,  David  Josiah 
Mitchell,  John  Renton 
Monrad,  Henry 
Monteverde,  Florence  E. 
Moon ,  Alfred  B. 
Mooney.  Frank  Alfred 
Moore,  John  Henry 
Moron,  Benjamin 
Morrison,  Wm.  ff. 
Mosher,  Gilbert  Miller 
Murdock,  George  Leonard 
Nash,  William  Joseph 
NeedhamJamesBenjamin 
Nelson,  Rasmus 
Nelson,  Sven  Peter 
Nelson,  P.  Frederick 
Neunaber,  Henry  F.,  p.  g. 
Newell,  C.  L. 

Nichols,  Frederick  Charles 
Northrup, Henry  Christian 
Ohlsen,  John  A. 
Ott,  John  William 
Otto,  Antone  Frederick 
Paton,  Charles  James 
Paulsen,  Rasmus 


Pendleton,  Edwin  Street 

Perham,  Geo.  L.,  p.  g. 

Philbrick,  Josiah  Bailey 

Pitcher,  J.  C. 

Poole, Chas.  Oscar 

Porcher,  John 

Porter,  Herbert  C. 

Porteus,  James 

Pratt,  Jesse 

Purdy,  Frederic 

Quick,  John  William 

Quinlin,  William  Giles 

Randall,  Charles 

Raphael,  Isaac 

Reed,  John  S.,  p.g. 

Reynolds,  Abel  L. 

Reynolds,  Lewis  Desolas 

Rich,  Obadiah 

Rixon,  A.  W. 

Roberts,  John  M. 

Rock,  Charles 

Rockwell,  Frank 

Root,  John  William 

Rosewell,  Walter  Stephen 

Ross,  James 

Ross,  Thomas  Alexander 

Rothganger,  F.  J. 

Rosland,  Oscar 

Russell,  George  Washing- 
ton,?. G. 

Russell,  Francis  R. 

Sampson,  Harvey  Wash- 
burn 

Schley,  Daniel 

Schloen,  John  D. 

Schwerin,  Jr.,  Edward, 

P.G. 

Secor,  Herbert  Frank 
Seitz,  Chas.  Augustus 
Short,  George  Richmond 
Simpson,  William 
Skerrett,  Ebenezer 
Smith,  Robert  Miller 
Smith,  George  Frederick 
Smithson,  Frederick 

James,  p.  g. 
Snivley ,  David  Stotler ,  p.g. 
Sparrow,  Albert  Ravey 
Spaulding,  Andrew 
Spaulding,  Fred.  De  For- 
rest 
Spears,  Elbert 
Spooner,  Alden 
Sproul,  Andrew 
Sresovich,  Luke  George 
Stable,  Charles  August, 

P.G. 

Stearns,  Victor  Joseph 
Steffens,  Diedrich 
Stein,  Max 
Steller,  Louis 
Stephens,  Richard  J. 
Stevens,  Calvin  Cowan 


Stilley,  Henry  Gunn 
Stratton,  Schuyler 
Studley,  George  Willard 
Swan,  Jabez  Smith 
Swan,  Frederic 
Taber,  Charles  Wesley, 

P.O. 

Tank,  Gustave  Adolph 
Techau,  Rudolph  Jacob, 

P.G. 

Thomas,  Frank  Edward 
Thomsen,  Henry  Amos 
Thompson,  Ira  Dent,  p.g. 
Thornburg,  F.  J. 
Tietjen,  Bernard  Henry 
Tiedemann,  Claus 
Tonningsen,  John 
Totheroh,  A.  R. 
Treadwell,  John 
Turn  Suden, John  H.  N 
Turville,  Eli 
Twing,  Frank  Sumner 
Twing,  Daniel  Harrington 
Upton,  Thomas  Bennett, 

P.G. 

Venne,  Joseph 
Vickery,  Nathan  Crosby 
Vorrath,  Carl  Christian 
Wakeman,  Earnest  H. 
Walton,  Albert  G. 
Walcom,  William 
Watkins,  John 
Wattson,  John  Armor 
Wegner,  F.  W. 
Welch,  Charles  Warren 
Wellington,  Benj.  Frank- 
lin, p.  G. 
Wenzelberger,  C.  W.  A., 

P.G. 

Wheeland,  Samuel 

White,  Henry 

White,  Peter 

White  Robert 

Wiget,  Chas.  E. 

Williams,  A.  G. 

Williams,  Richard 

Williams,  Rowln'd  Salis- 
bury 

Williamson,  John  Mar- 
shall 

Wilson,  Frederick  Green 

Wilson,  Chas. 

Wisewell,  Charles  Arthur, 

P.G. 

Woodman,  Peter  Randall, 

P.G. 

Worth,  Frank  David,  p.  g. 
Yanke,  Richard  Louis 
Young, John 
Zollner,  Wm.  A. 
Ziutiamon,  Abraham 


Livermore  Lodge  No.  219,  I.  0.  0.  F. 

UVERMORE. 


JjIVERMORE  LODGE  No.  219,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  May  23,  1873, 
by  the  Grand  officers  with  the  following  charter  members:  James  Beazell,' 
P.  G.;  Peter  Hinkley,  P.  G.;  William  Gibbons,  P.  G.;  A.  A.  Overacker,  Wm.  h! 
Wright,  John  T.  Campbell,  J.  H.  Myers,  R.  W.  Graham,  Arthur  St.  Clair,  Philip 
Waltenbaugh,  Robert  McGlashen,  of  which  William  Gibbons  is  the  only  one  that 
remains  in  the  Lodge,  four  having  gone  to  the  Grand  Lodge  above  and  the  rest 
have  dropped  out.  There  has  been  during  that  time  to  the  present,  one  hundred 
and  seventy-five  members  initiated  and  taken  in  by  card,  of  which  we  have  at 
present  80  members,  31  being  Past  Grands.  The  total  assets  are  $11,380.02.  The 
present  officers  are,  Geo.  E.  Furbush,  N.  G.;  Ed.  Howard,  V.  G.;  A.  G.  Beazel, 
Sec;  Geo.  Beck,  F.  Sec;  Israel  Horton,  Treas. 


Templar  Lodge  No.  17,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  San  Francisco. 


^  EMPLAR  LODGE  was  instituted  Wednesday,  October  22,  1853,  at  Odd 
Fellows'  Hall.  Pursuant  to  call,  the  following-  petitioners  were  found 
present:  John  Anderson,  Samuel  Brannan,  John  M.  Coughlin,  J.  F.  Curtis,  D. 
K.  Darbyshire,  P.  B.  Dexter,  Wm.  M.  Eddy,  Chas.  Eigenbrodt,  S.  R.  Gerry, 
John  H.  Gihon,  George  Melius,  Julius  K.  Rose,  Solomon  A.  Sharp  and  John 
M.  Woollen.  After  the  usual  preliminaries,  Grand  Master  Samuel  H.  Parker 
installed  the  following  officers:  Noble  Grand,  C.  S.  Eigenbrodt;  Vice  Grand,  S.  A. 
Sharp;  Recording  Secretary,  John  Anderson;  Treasurer,  Samuel  Brannan. 

The  early  history  of  Templar  Lodge  is  so  closely  identified  with  that  of  the 
Order  in  California,  that  to  recite  it  here  would  be  but  a  repetition.  The  mem- 
bership, comprising  many  of  the  best  citizens  of  San  Francisco,  men  prominent 


T.  B.  W.  I,eland.  R.  S.  N.  G.  J.  M.  McQueen,  Noble  Gaand  J.  M.  Macdermott,  h.  S.  N.  G. 

D.  A.  Hagens,  Treasurer  C  F.  O'Neil,  Secretary 

in  political,  commercial  and  social  life,  was  renowned  for  its  wealth  and  liberality. 
These  men  gave  generously  for  the  advancement  of  the  Order,  and  it  is  undoubt- 
edly due  to  them,  and  others  like  them  in  the  old  Lodges,  that  Odd  Fellowship 
in  California  has  such  a  glorious  past. 

During  the  46  years  of  its  existence  1,034  men  have  been  admitted  to  mem- 
bership, a  few  of  the  most  prominent  being,  Samuel  Ff.  Parker,  J.  L.  Van 
Bokkelen  and  Jacob  F.  Miller,  Past  Grand  Masters  of  California;  E.  D.  Farns- 
worth,  Past  Grand  Sire;  A.  B.  Asher,  Past  Grand  Patriarch.  Other  names  not 
already  mentioned  are:  Isaac  Bluxome,  W.  C.  Ralston,  Judge  Lorenzo  Sawyer, 
Hon.  Chas.  A.  Sumner,  George  J.  Hobe,  James  D.  Bailey,  D.  J.  Staples,  J.  B. 
Hammond,  Sheldon  G.  Kellogg,  Loring  Pickering,  Chas.  L.  Taylor,  50  years 
a  member  of  the  Order;  Chas.  M.  Mason  and  A.  C.  Hiester. 

The  sum  of  $184,904  has  been  expended  for  relief  and  charity.  This  does 
not  include  the  five  years  to  1858.     The  part  taken  by  Templar  Lodge  in  the 


250  HANFORD    LODGE    NO.    264,    1.  O.  O.   F. 

institution  of  the  Order  in  Germany  is  so  well  known  that  a  few  items  of  interest 
will  suffice  for  this  sketch.  On  the  minutes  under  date  of  April  20,  1870,  is  a 
letter  from  Grand  Sire  E.  D.  Farnsworth  thanking  the  Lodge  for  a  draft  of 
$1,200,  to  be  devoted  to  the  above-mentioned  purpose.  The  Lodge  also  at  other 
times  presented  to  Wurttemberg  Lodge  No.  1  and  to  Templar  Lodge  No.  4  of 
Berlin  various  tokens  of  remembrance,  receiving  in  return  testimonials  of  their 
regard  for  this  Lodge  and  its  members.  To  a  member  of  the  Lodge,  Frank  B. 
Austin,  is  due  a  portion  of  the  credit  for  the  establishment  of  our  Order  in  Ger- 
many. While  not  officially  delegated,  he  yet  at  his  own  expense  spent  several 
years  in  the  good  work,  and  there  is  now  in  the  possession  of  the  Lodge  letters 
and  resolutions  from  German  brethren,  expressive  of  their  great  appreciation 
of  his  labors.  He  was  also  honored  by  the  German  Government  with  the  Iron 
Cross,  given  only  for  special  merit. 

In  1869  when  the  representatives  from  this  Coast  were  trying  to  induce  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  the  United  States  to  meet  in  San  Francisco,  one  of  the  main 
objections  offered  was  the  great  expense.  This  fact  being  telegraphed  to  Cali- 
fornia, the  Grand  Patriarch,  in  the  absence  of  the  Grand  Master,  at  once  replied 
guaranteeing  free  transportation  from  Omaha,  and  that  same  evening,  the  matter 
being  brought  to  the  attention  of  Templar  Lodge,  a  resolution  was  at  once 
passed  agreeing  to  insure  the  expenses  of  the  representatives  in  case  they  came 
to  San  Francisco,  to  the  extent  of  $10,000. 

In  the  following  September,  when  the  Grand  Lodge  had  assembled  at 
Omaha,  ready  to  take  the  train,  the  Union  Pacific  Railway  Company  insisted 
upon  payment  in  advance.  The  difficulty  was  telegraphed  to  San  Francisco,  and 
the  facts  made  known  to  Brother  William  C.  Ralston,  of  the  Bank  of  California, 
who  was  a  member  of  Templar  Lodge.  After  an  explanation  of  the  difficulty, 
and  being  told  that  the  Odd  Fellows  of  California  had  guaranteed  the  expenses, 
and  his  own  Lodge  had  pledged  $10,000,  he  at  once  telegraphed  Bro.  Harmon 
authorizing  him  to  draw  upon  the  Bank  of  California  for  $10,000,  and  that  after- 
noon the  special  train  left  Omaha. 

The  present  officers  of  the  Lodge  are:  H.  W.  Quitzow,  A.  P.  G. ;  John  M. 
McQueen,  Noble  Grand;  J.  H.  McKnight,  Vice  Grand;  C.  F.  O'Neil,  Secretary; 
D.  A.  Hagens,  Treasurer;  Chas.  A.  Sumner,  Benonia  Sarle  and  Chas.  M.  Mason, 
Trustees;  B.  Sarle,  Warden;  Wm.  Rotrosky,  Conductor;  George  Paton,  Inside 
Guardian;  Dr.  Thos.  B.  Leland,  R.  S.  N.  G.;  J.  M.  Macdermott,  L.  S.  N.  G.;  J.  J. 
Young,  R.  S.  V.  G.;  W.  G.  Benn,  L.  S.  V.  *G.;  Guy  Shoup,  R.  S.  S.;  Chas.  A. 
Anderson,  L.  S.  S.;  C.  F.  A.  Langermann,  Drill  Master. 


Hanford  Lodge  No.  264,  I.  O.  0.  F. 

Fx  ANFORD  LODGE  No.  264,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  on  August  3,  1877. 
/  The  charter  members  were  the  following  named  ten  brothers :  Jas.  C.  Goar, 
Solomon  Shoenfeld,  Frank  E.  Belden,  B.  B.  Tinker,  John  Bruner,  Jacob  Manasse, 
A.  B.  Crowell,  Otto  Brandt,  P.  A.  Kanawyer  and  Jas.  M.  Camp.  Of  the  ten  char- 
ter members,  two  retain  their  membership,  Jas.  M.  Camp  and  P.  A.  Kanawyer. 
On  July  12,  1887,  the  Lodge  lost  all  of  its  records  and  furniture  of  Lodge  room 
by  fire,  hence  is  unable  to  give  any  correct  history  of  the  Lodge.  The  Lodge 
meets  on  Saturday  evening,  except  the  first. 


Magnolia  Lodge  No.  29,  I.  O.  0.  F. 

(Tj  AGNOLIA  LODGE  No.  29,  I.O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  on  Wednesday  even- 
^^  ing,  July  12,  1854,  by  Bro.  Franklin  Williams,  P.  G.,  officiating  as  Grand 
Warden,  Philo  White  as  G.  S.,  John  Q.  Piper  as  G.  T.'  H.  M.  Houston  as  G.  M., 
and  A.  S.  Iredale  as  G.  G.,  with  the  following  charter  members:  Martin  White, 
F.  A.  Bonnard,  Geo.  C.  Hickox,  J.  M.  Merrill,  A.  W.  Vigoureu,  B.  C.  Austin, 
Chas.  S.  Biden,  Geo.  A.  Warren,  J.  W.  Van  Zandt,  Simon  Davis,  Jas.  Pollock  and 


John  Deas, 
Junior  Past  Grand. 


C  J.  Rehn, 
Noble  Grand. 


John  Erickson, 
Vice  Grand. 


Hermann  Stern, 
Financial  Secretary. 


A.  G.  Forsberg, 
Treasurer. 


Samuel  Polack, 
Recording  Secretary. 


J.  K.  Phillips, 
Trustee. 


F-  O.  Flanders, 
Trustee. 


Neils  Iverson, 
Trustee. 


John  P.  Atkinson.  None  of"  the  above  are  at  present  members  of  the  Lodge, 
having  either  changed  their  residence  to  other  parts,  or  passed  on  to  join  the 
silent  majority. 

Bro.  James  K.  Phillips,  P.  G.,  who  is  at  present  the  oldest  in  membership 
in  the  Lodge,  was  initiated  at  its  fourth  meeting  on  August  9,  1854,  and  is  still 
a  regular  attendant  at  Lodge  meetings,  taking  an  active  interest  in  the  work  of 


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MAGNOLIA    LODGE    NO.    29,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


the  Lodge  and  of  the  Order,  as  he  has  been  doing  "  all  these  years,"  and  hopes 
to  continue  for  many  years  to  come. 

The  membership  of  the  Lodge  has  fluctuated,  gradually  increasing  to  over 
three  hundred,  but  decreasing  during  the  late  years  of  hard  times,  and  now  again 
on  the  up  grade  with  a  membership  of  two  hundred  and  thirty-six.  During  its 
forty-five  years  of  existence  the  Lodge  has  paid  out  for  sick  benefits,  $57,729;  for 
funeral  benefits,  $13,847;  for  relief  of  widows  and  orphans,  $13,067;  for  donations, 
$5,928,  making  a  total  of  $92,147,  not  including  miscellaneous  appropriations  of 
many  thousand  of  dollars  for  the  benevolent  work  of  the  Order. 

The  membership  of  the  Lodge  can  look  back  with  satisfaction  upon  its 
record  in  carrying  on  the  beneficent  work  of  the  Order,  and  with  congratulation 
that  its  present  condition  augurs  well  for  greater  success  in  the  future.  To  assist  in 
carrying  out  its  laudable  work,  it  invites  the  co-operation  of  all  who  wish  to  im- 


O.  Gustafson,  Past  Grand 


prove  and  elevate  the  character  of  man.  The  Lodge  has  assets,  $1,500.  The 
Financial  Secretary  has  occupied  his  present  position  for  twenty  consecutive 
years. 

LIST  OF  MEMBERS: 


Adams,  Herman 
Anderson,  Andrew 
Abraham,  Gabriel 
Anderson,  Wm.  H. 
Anderson,  John 
Anderson,  Charles 
Andrews,  J.  R. 
Auerbach,  Alfred 
Aronson,  A. 
Adler,  Wm. 
Ahlgren,  F. 
Anderson,  Aron 
Anderson,  John  A. 
Arimondo,  Lorenzo 
Brotherton,  Robert 
Burt,  Samuel,  p.g. 
Blackman,  Wm.  H. 
Birkholm,  H.  H. 
Bacigalupi,  A.  L. 
Bird,  Ed.. 

Burness,  John,  p.  g. 
Burness,  Robert  D.,  p.  G. 
Backman,  Chas.  E. 
Blandeno,  Prank 
Bielich,  Elia 
Beeler,  Chas.  R. 
Cranz,  Theo.  D. 
Clark,  Jos.  E. 
Cohen,  L. 
Cleary,  Robert,  p.  g. 


Catania,  Jos.,  h.  g. 
Cohen,  Sol. 
Carroll,  Jas. 
Cohen,  Wm. 
Cohen,  Jos. 
Cressorglia,  M. 
Cohen,  Phil.,  p.  g. 
Claussen,  J.  P. 
Cohen, Jacob 
Cohen,  Sol. 
Caro,  Simon,  p.  g. 
Cohen,  S.  J. 
Callendar,  H.  A. 
Chandler,  R.  O.,  p.g. 
Cohen,  Marks 
Costich,  N. 
Carroll,  M. 
Canepa,  L.  A. 
Christensen,  Herman 
Cohen,  David 
Cuneo,  Tomaso 
Carkon,  Oscar 
Church,  J.  W. 
Coleman,  Alex. 
Christensen,  P. 
Cook,  George  W. 
Duncan,  J.  W. 
Delano,  R.  T. 
Dobner,  M. 
Danielson,  J.  F. 


Dizney,  Wm.,  p.g. 
Dunlap,  Wm.,  p.g. 
Deas,  John,  p.g. 
Dunn, John  S. 
Duffy,  John 
Dedomenico,  D. 
Delucca,  John 
Danilovich,  L.  B. 
Dabovich,  G.  V. 
Eiselen,  Alfred 
Erickson,  John 
Evans,  Jas. 
Engelbrekt,  Louis 
Erickson,  Chas.  E. 
Ellingson,  M. 
Franklin,  Jos. 
Fishbeck,  J.  R.,  p.  g. 
Fishbeck,  H. 
Feig,  Benj. 
Flanders,  E.  O.,  p.  g. 
Farrell,  J.  T. 
Fledejke,  C.  A. 
Ferrari,  John 
Figoni,  Luigi 
Fristrom,  Carl 
Forsberg,  A.  G. 
Gyselaar,  J.  H. 
Gerity,  Andrew 
Gustafson,  O.,  p.g. 
George,  Walter,  p.g. 


Gudelj,  George 
Gustafson,  Carl  H. 
Gribble,  Wm.  A. 
Holzheiser,  P. 
Hill,  C.  C. 
Helms  von,  J. 
Hinrichs,  Aug. 
Hart,  Phil.,  p.g. 
Harris,  Herman 
Holm,  A.  L. 
Hallin,  C.  P. 
Hansen,  J.  Emil 
Hughes,  John  P. 
Hedrick,  Harvey  F.,  p.g. 
Hill.  Charles 
Holen,  Iver 
Isaacs,  Morris,  p.g. 
Isaacs,  Harris 
Iverson,  Neils,  p.g. 
Isberg,  M.  P. 
Jacoby,  .lacob 
Jensen,  Jacob 
Jacoby,  Julius  H. 
Jacobs,  Hyman  S. 
Johnson,  J.  H. 
Jones,  J.  T. 
Joyce,  F.  B.,  p.g. 
Johanson,  Johan  P. 
Jordan,  Alfred  V. 
Johnson,  Chas.  G. 


EAST    SIDE    LODGE    NO.    325,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


253 


Johnson,  Peter 
Kohn,  Henry 
Kimball,  T.  D. 
Kalisky,  S. 
Kronqulst,  M. 
Konzelmann,  A. 
Kaskel,  Jacob 
Kukaviza,  John,  p.  g. 
Kidston,  Wm. 
Lipman,  Henry,  p.  G. 
Larson,  Lars 
Little,  Wm.  H. 
Larson,  Lauretz 
Lorentzen,  A.  P. 
Levy, Jacob 
Lewis,  Herman 
Levy, Isaac 
Lowrie,  John 
Leipsic,  Jos. 
Lipp,  C.  E. 
Lospada,  Gio. 
Luck,  Stephen  T. 
Larsen,  Alfred  T.  M. 
Lichtenberg,  John 
Larsen,  John 
Lindstrom,  Wm. 
Meyer,  Louis 
Marks,  Isaac 
Menke.  August 


McCluer,  Wm.,  p.  g. 
Madison,  B.  H. 
Moller,  Jacob  J. 
Micheal,  Sal. 
Meyer,  Benj. 
Micheal,  Gus. 
Mendel,  Louis 
Murrmann,  P.  C. 
McCord,  E.  B. 
Moller,  P.  J. 
Mish,  S.  G.,  P.G. 
Madsen,  Mads.  J. 
Mitchell,  Jos.  H. 
Mitchell,  Sam.  J.,  P.G. 
Mellin,  Chas. 
Mosher,  Ferdinand 
Miller,  Hans  M. 
Mandish,  Christ 
Moss,  E.  R. 

Mather,  Squire  R.,  p. g. 
Neilsen,  Peter 
Neilsen,  Peter 
Nylander,  G.  A. 
Oliva,  Jos. 
Olsen,  O.  P. 
Phillips,  J.  K.,  p.g. 
Perata,  Bernard 
Putzman,  H.  A. 
Peck,  Louis 


D.  A.   HAGENS,   Past  Grand 


Brother  Hagens  was  born  and  educated  in  Bremen, 
Germany.  He  came  to  California  in  1893.  He  was 
initiated  in  Templar  Lodge  No.  17,  December,  1897; 
in  1898  he  succeeded  his  father-in-law,  C.  F.  A. 
Langermann,  as  Noble  Grand,  who  had  served 
three  terms  in  that  office.  In  April,  1899.  he  was 
elected  Treasurer  of  Templar  Lodge,  which  office 
he  now  holds;  is  at  present  a  Grand  Lodge  repre- 
sentative. He  is  an  active  and  enthusiastic  mem- 
ber of  the  Order.  Brother  Hagens  is  the  cashier  of 
the  well-known  insurance  firm  of  Gutte  &  Frank, 
Pacific  Coast  managers  of  the  Magdeburg  Fire  In- 
surance Co.  of  Magdeburg,  Germany,  and  Magde- 
burg Fire  Insurance  Co.  of  New  York. 


Polack,  Samuel,  p.  G 
Peterson,  Thomas 
Pearce,  J.  F.,  p.  g. 
Phoedorius,  Wm 
Podesta,  G. 
Perata,  Frank 
Pitto,  G.  L. 
Palmgren,  P. 
Pingitore,  Fillipo 
Rapheal,  Morris 
Reinstein,  Oscar 
Rademaker,  J.  M. 
Rosenthal,  M.,  p.g. 
Roth,  Bernhard 
Raggio,  David 
Radulovich,  M. 
Rasmussen,  Chas. 
Radonich,  Gligo 
Radonich,  Spiro 
Radanovich,  John 
Rehn,  Carl  Johan 
Radonich,  Milan 
Strasser,  Leo,  p.  g. 
Stern,  Hermann,  p.g. 
Shilling,  Jos. 
Stalder,  Jos.,  Jr.,  p.g 
Salomon,  Mor. 
Schuler,  J.  F.  A. 
Sheyer,  S. 


Schou,  P.  J. 
Stoltenberg,  Wm. 
Smith,  H.  J.,  p.g. 
G.  Smith,  George  W. 

Sterling,  Jos.,  p.g. 
Schoenfeld,  Adolph 
Samboseto,  Antonio 
Sutherland,  Robt.  L.,  P 
Terkelson,  L. 
Thompson,  H.  A. 
Thompson,  Thos. 
Tershuren,  G.  F. 
Thompson,  Jorgen 
Thompson,  David,  p.  g. 
Terzovich,  S.  M. 
Troibert,  August 
Versalovich,  A. 
Varnhagen,  S. 
Vukasinovich,  B. 
Weintraub,  Sam.,  p.  G. 
Wilhelms,  John 
Waters,  H.  B.,  p.g. 
Wiegand,  Louis 
Welham,  George 
Westphal,  L. 
Wonne,  Emil 
Williams,  Wm.,  p.g. 
Zissig,  Chas. 
Zobel,  Jacob,  p.  g. 


Photo  By  Boy.'  &  Habernicht. 

CYRUS  F.  O'NEIL 

Cyrus  F.  O'Neil,  a  native  of  Marysvllle,  Cali- 
fornia, joined  Templar  Lodge  No.  17,  Sept.  4, 
1889;  Loyal  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  215,  May  11,  1896; 
Oriental  Encampment  No.  57,  May  6,  1899. 

He  was  Noble  Grand  of  Templar  Lodge  in  1891, 
and  Secretary  from  January  1,  1894,  to  the  pres- 
ent time;  Secretary  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Hall  As- 
sociation of  San  Francisco  since  March,  1895; 
Representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  for  the  first 
time  in  1892,  and  an  attendant  at  every  session 
since,  either  as  a  Representative  or  Past  Grand. 


East  Side  Lodge  No.  325,  I.  0.  0.  F. 


CAST  SIDE  LODGE  No.  325,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  by  Chas.  E.  Sault, 
D.  D.  G.  M.,  on  January  30,  1896,  with  13  charter  members,  four  of  whom 
still  remain,  G.  W.  Stockwell,  P.  G.  M. ;  D.  D.  Morton,  Chas.  Wickman  and  S.  D. 
Speai\  The  number  of  membership  July  1,  1899,  was  80.  The  Lodge  is  in  good 
financial  condition,  and  looks  after  the  sick  visiting  brothers  who  are  taken  sick 
east  of  the  river.  The  Lodge  has  been  honored  by  furnishing  one  Grand  Master, 
G.  W.  Stockwell.  The  Lodge  has  paid  for  relief  to  its  members  since  organiza- 
tion $5,694.49.  The  officers  for  this  term  are:  Dr.  F.  W.  Steddom,  N.  G.;  Dr. 
R.  C.  Dunday,  V.  G.;  D.  D.  Morton,  R.  S.;  G.  W.  Stockwell,  F.  S.;  O.  L.  Rob- 
ertson, Treas. 


Petaluma  Lodge  No.  30,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  Petaluma. 

"Tr)ECOGNIZING  the  grand  principles  upon  which  the  Independent  Order 
^  \  of  Odd  Fellows  was  founded,  appreciating  its  beneficent  effect  upon  its  great 
and  growing  membership,  and  the  moral  and  social  influence  it  wielded  in  all 
communities  where  the  seeds  of  Friendship,  Love  and  Truth  had  been  planted 
by  this  Order,  these  sturdy  pioneers  on  September  30,  A.  D.  1854,  presented 
themselves  as  petitioners  for  the  institution  of  Petaluma  Lodge  No.  30,  I.  O. 
O.  F.,  and  whose  personnel  immediately  stamped  it  with  the  seal  of  stability, 
and  indicated  a  pure  and  lofty  purpose  such  as  always  characterized  our  Order, 
and  the  good  and  useful  lives  they  lived:  S.  A.  Haydon,  Daniel  McLaren,  Wm. 
Ayers,  T.  McMurray,  Stephen  Payran,  E.  S.  McMurray,  A.  Purvine  and  Silas 
M.  Martin. 


F.  H.  Myers, 
Financial  Secretary. 


Charles  H.  Wilson, 
Recording  Secretary. 


Bro.  P.  R.  Dexter  officiated  as  the  Grand  instituting  officer,  whose  duty 
having  been  performed,  the  embryo  Lodge  proceeded  to  set  in  motion  the  wheels 
of  a  Lodge  whose  history  shows  a  record  excelled  by  few,  by  electing  the  follow- 
ing officers,  the  luster  of  which  honor  thus  bestowed  upon  them — though  they 
have  all  since  passed  away — grows  prouder  as  the  years  roll  on:  Daniel  Mc- 
Laren, Noble  Grand;  S.  A.  Haydon,  Vice  Grand;  Silas  M.  Martin,  Recording 
Secretary,  and  Wm.  Ayers,  Treasurer.  Clothed  with  the  authority  now  thus 
vested  in  him,  N.  G.  Bro.  Daniel  McLaren  appointed  the  following  auxiliary 
officers,  which  formed  the  nucleus  that  gathered  so  much  and  dispensed  much 
more:  T.  McMurray,  Warden;  Stepen  Payran,  Conductor:  A.  S.  Purvine,  R.  S. 
N.  G.,  and  E.  S.  McMurray,  O.  S.  G. 

At  the  first  regular  meeting  thereafter  to  present  themselves  for  admission 


PETALUMA    LODGE    NO.    30,    I.  O.  O.  F.  255 

into  the  new  Lodge  we  find  the  names  of  such  men  as  P.  H.  Newbill,  Smith  D. 
Towne,  H.  Bassett,  R.  A.  Tyler,  Archibald  Goodwin  and  I.  G.  Wickersham, 
all  of  whom  were  elected,  and  whose  names  are  inseparably  connected  with  the 
early  history  of  Sonoma  County,  and  whose  memory  will  always  be  kept  green 
by  this  lasting  monument  builded  by  the  energy  of  their  younger  years  in  early 
days.  Since  then  Petaluma  Lodge  has  known  but  one  motto,  and  that  is  "  For- 
ward;" yet  never  failing  in  this  onward  march  to  minister  tenderly  to  the  wants 
of  her  distressed  brethren  by  the  wayside. 

Fraternity  and  mutual  relief  were  first  practiced  by  this  Lodge  in  the  old 
historic  "  Phcenix  Block"  on  Main  Street,  Petaluma;  then,  as  matters  seemed 
going  well,  new  and  better  quarters  were  found  in  the  Whitney  Building  on  the 
corner  of  Main  Street  and  Western  Avenue,  where  also  a  public  library  and  read- 
ing rooms  were  conducted  by  the  Lodge,  which  afterwards  passed  to  the  city,  and 
developed  the  present  splendid  Free  Public  Library. 

In  the  year  1869  the  tide  of  thrift  within  the  Lodge  seeming  to  know  no 
ebb,  the  idea  of  directing  an  effort  towards  the  erection  of  an  Odd  Fellows' 
Building  was  conceived,  and  the  site  on  which  it  is  at  present  domiciled  was 
purchased  from  Hon.  A.  P.  Overton  at  a  cost  of  $4,500.  The  Lodge  then  pro- 
ceeded to  plan  the  erection  of  the  three-story  building  it  now  occupies,  the  corner 
stone  of  which  was  laid  on  July  18,  1871,  with  impressive  ceremony.  Bro.  A.  N. 
Fox,  of  San  Francisco,  officiating,  and  the  building  finally  dedicated  on  Novem- 
ber 14,  1877.  The  total  cost  of  building  and  site  being  about  $22,000  for  which  a 
debt  of  some  $10,000  was  contracted.  All  of  which  has  at  this  time  been  fully 
liquidated,  and  a  cash  balance  is  on  hand. 

In  these  years  the  Lodge  has  also  purchased  a  plot  of  ample  proportions  in 
"  Cypress  Hill  "  Cemetery,  where  the  remains  of  our  departed  brothers,  J.  S. 
Cutter,  S.  Bills,  A.  Evans,  D.  Sullivan,  L.  Widdoes,  A.  Hitchcock,  J.  Blume,  W. 
Leffenwell,  J.  W.  Kamuffmann,  J.  Nay  lor,  D.  G.  Lonergan  and  E.  Rowlson,  now 
rest,  at  a  cost  of  $1,500,  and  thus  it  now  appraises  its  assets  at  over  $30,000. 

The  financial  operations  of  the  Lodge  at  the  present  time  are  not  uninter- 
esting. Having  a  membership  of  240,  and  drawing  a  good  revenue  regularly  from 
its  investments.  It  has  a  yearly  income  of  about  $4,500,  and  distributes  an- 
nually some  $3,000  among  its  members  for  sick  benefits  alone.  The  regular  dues 
from  members  being  $12  per  year,  it  will  be  seen  that  every  dollar  at  present  con- 
tributed by  the  members,  finds  its  way  back  to  them  in  the  time  of  need,  in  the 
form  of  sick  benefits.  A  condition  that  must  certainly  be  far  beyond  the  hopes 
of  our  early  builders,  among  whom  yet  living,  it  is  a  pleasure  to  mention,  Bros. 
Abraham  Wrard,  who  became  a  member  on  September  8,  1855;  Wm.  Zastman, 
who  dates  his  membership  December  29,  1855,  and  LeGrand  Ellsworth,  who  has 
held  the  purse-strings  of  the  Lodge  for  thirty  consecutive  years. 

In  this  Golden  Jubilee  year,  marking  the  fiftieth  anniversary  of  our  Order's 
existence  in  California,  the  officers  of  this  Lodge  entrusted  with  the  duty  of  bear- 
ing the  banner  of  Odd  Fellowship  where  it  has  always  been,  and  where  we  trust 
it  will  ever  remain — at  the  head  of  all  fraternal  societies  in  our  city — are:  R.  H. 
Campbell,  N.  G.;  M.  L.  Freeman,  V.  G.;  Chas.  H.  Wilson,  R.  S.;  F.  H.  Myers, 
F.  S.;  LeGrand  Ellsworth,  Treas.;  W.  H.  Darden,  Warden;  Geo.  P.  Lovejoy, 
Conductor;  E.  E.  Drees,  R.  S.  N.  G.;  D.  G.  Neil,  L.  S.  N.  G.;  Carl  Plow,  R.  S. 
V.  G.;  A.  Sherman,  L.  S.  V.  G.;  J.  F.  Walsh,  R.  S.  S.;  A.  Sherman,  Jr.,  L.  S.  S.; 
B.  Clark,  O.  G. ;  Jas.  McFadden,  I.  G.,  and  Wm.  F.  Farrell,  Chaplain. 


Columbia  Lodge  No.  40,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  Alameda. 

TN  pursuance  of  a  call  in  the  Argus  and  Encinal,  daily  papers  of  the  City  of  Ala- 
meda,  a  number  of  Odd  Fellows  and  others  interested,  residing  in  Alameda, 
met  in  Odd  Fellows'  Hall  on  the  evening  of  December  3,  1892.  The  meeting 
was  called  to  order  at  8:15  p.  m.  when  Bro.  F.  K.  Krauth,  P.  G.  of  Encinal 
Lodge  No.  164  was  elected  President  and  J.  H.  Applegate,  P.  G.  of  San  Fran- 
cisco Lodge  No.  3,  Secretary.  A  brief  statement  of  the  objects  of  the  meeting 
was  made  by  the  President,  after  which  the  petition  for  a  charter  was  placed  on 
the  Secretary's  desk  for  the  signature  of  those  desirous  of  becoming  members. 
Thus  the  first  preliminary  steps  were  taken  towards  the  organizing  and  perfect- 
ing of  a  full-fledged  Lodge  of  Odd  Fellows.     This  was  continued  from  time  to 


L.  E.  Fleischman, 
Recording  Secretary. 


Geo.  T.  Morris, 
Financial  Secretary. 


time  by  adjourned  meetings  up  to  the  17th  day  of  February,  1893.  After  due 
consideration  "  Columbia  "  No.  40  was  unanimously  adopted  as  the  name  and 
number  for  the  new  Lodge. 

The  institution  of  a  Lodge  in  any  of  the  fraternal  orders  is  always  an  event 
of  much  importance.  In  the  society  of  the  Independent  Order  of  Odd  Fellows 
an  exception  is  not  made.  This  was  evident  on  Saturday  evening,  February  18, 
1893,  in  Odd  Fellows'  Hall,  when  Columbia  Lodge  No.  40  was  instituted  in 
ample  form.  And  the  new  bark  of  Odd  Fellowship  thus  launched  was  sent  on 
to  its  future  destiny.  It  was  an  occasion  of  remarkable  impressiveness  and 
the  glamour  of  it  all  will  probably  never  be  forgotten.  The  hall  was  crowded  to 
its  fullest  capacity.  The  occasion  was  as  impressive  to  those  who  had  already 
been  made  acquainted  with  the  mysteries  of  the  Order  as  to  those  who  were  for 
the  first  time  within  a  Lodge  of  Odd  Fellows.    Grand  Master  Geo.  W.  Stockwell 


COLUMBIA    LODGE    NO.    40,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


257 


came  all  the  way  from  Los  Angeles  to  institute  the  new  Lodge,  and  was  ably 
assisted  by  the  grand  officers  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  California.  This  impressive 
ceremony  was  followed  by  the  nomination,  election  and  installation  of  the  first 
officers  of  Columbia  Lodge  No.  40. 

Those  chosen  for  the  honor  were:  Past  Grand,  C.  H.  Wever;  Noble  Grand, 
L.  W.  S.  Downs;  Vice  Grand,  F.  H.  Gilbert;  Secretary,  J.  H.  Applegate;  Treas- 
urer, P.  A.  Dean;  Supporters  to  the  Noble  Grand,  F.  P.  Sumner  and  H.  K. 
Field;  Supporters  to  the  Vice  Grand  E.  B.  Renshaw  and  T.  W.  Leydecker; 
Scene  supporters,  F.  J.  Fackrell  and  C.  W.  Coffin;  Conductor,  L.  H.  Werson; 
Warden,  W.  D.  Ayers;  Chaplain,  F.  R.  Morton;  Inside  Guard,  S.  B.  Pierce; 
Outside  Guard,  Geo.  W.  Caswell.  The  installing  ceremony  being  performed  by 
District  Deputy  Grand  Master  Bull. 

The  charter  list  of  the  new  Lodge  closed  with  the  following,  consisting  of 
members  of  the  Order  who  had  belonged  to  various  Lodges  throughout  the 
country,  but  who  having  their  homes  in  Alameda  desired  to  have  a  Lodge  of 
their  own :  J.  Henry  Applegate,  W.  D.  Ayers,  G.  A.  Blank,  Jas.  Bowcher,  C.  W. 
Coffin,  G.  W.  Caswell,  A.  F.  A.  Classen,  L.  W.  S.  Downs,  P.  A.  Dean,  F.  J. 
Fackrell,  H.  K.  Field,  F.  H.  Gilbert,  J.  M.  Gillmore,  W.  J.  Hinds,  A.  Koerber, 
T.  W.  Leydecker,  F.  R.  Morton,  E.  R.  Miles,  C.  S.  Nathan,  S.  B.  Pierce,  E.  B. 
Renshaw,  F.  P.  Sumner,  D.  J.  Sullivan,  Geo.  J.  Stoll,  C.  H.  Wever,  L.  H.  Wer- 
son and  H.  P.  Wichman. 

Columbia  Lodge  launched  out  with  bright  prospects  before  it.  Twenty- 
seven  candidates  were  elected  and  taken  through  the  initiatory  degree  on  the 
evening  of  its  institution.  The  honors  being  conferred  by  Encinal  Lodge  No. 
164  of  this  city.  It  has  made  steady  progress  up  to  this  time,  its  present  mem- 
bership numbering  74.    Of  this  number  there  are  18  Past  Grands. 

The  following  constitutes  the  officers  and  members  of  Columbia  Lodge: 


Munro,  J.  A.,  P.  G. 
Caswell,  G.  W,  N.G. 
Goldstone,  Jno.,  V.  G. 
Fleischman,  L.  E.,  R.  Sec. 
Morris,  Geo.  T.,  Fin.  Sec. 


OFFICERS. 


Mehrtens,  H.  G.,  Treas. 
Downs,  L.  W.  S.,  Warden 
Burns,  A.  G.,  Conductor 
Jenkin,  W.  R.,  Inside  G. 
Runge,  O.,  Outside  G. 


Torson,  J.  A.,  R.  S.  to  N.G. 
Young,  E.,  L.  S.  to  N.G. 
Fischer,  A.  V.,  R.S.toV.G. 
White,  A.  D.,  L.S.to  V.  G. 
Pearce,  W.  D.,  R.S.  S. 


Coffin,  C  W.,  L.  S.S. 
Harry,  J.  R.,  Chaplain 


LIST    OF    MEMBERS. 


Anderson,  T. 
Boweher,  Jas. 
Bolton,  J.  T. 
Bigler,  J.  R. 
Baird,  J.  V. 
Classen,  A.  F.  A. 
Caswell,  G.  W. 
Dorman,  W. 
Dean,  P.  A. 
Daniells,  T.  G. 
Danheim,  W. 
Davis,  E.  C. 
Daniel,  J. 
Emmons,  G.  W. 


Field,  H.  K. 
Fischer,  A.  V. 
Fackrell,  F.  J. 
Frost,  T.  P. 
Fischer,  L.  F. 
Swithinbank,  Chas. 
Goldstone,  Jno. 
Huyck,  Chas. 
Hoeck,  Jacob 
Jenkin,  W.  R. 
Koerber,  A. 
Krickaw,  A.  T. 
Leydecker,  T.  W. 
Messick,  S.  P. 


Miller,  C.  L. 
Mandler,  F. 
Martinoni,  P.  Jr. 
Nathan,  C.  S. 
Runge,  O. 
Schneider,  Geo. 
Stoll,  G.  E. 
Stoll,  G.  J. 
Victors,  A. 
Wirbser,  F. 
Wichman,  H.  P. 
Ullmar,  G.  F. 
Young,  E. 
Morris,  G.  T. 


Riley,  J.  A. 
James,  W. 
White,  A.  D. 
Hughes,  W.  R. 
Haynes,  W.  K. 
Wittich.J.  H. 
Ansell,  F.  R. 
Koerber,  A.  H.  W. 
Bussenius,  A.  G. 
Burns,  A.  G. 
Hinds,  H.  H. 
Hendry,  J.  D. 
Cone,  F.  C. 


PAST   GRANDS. 


Brow,  F.  E. 
Coffin,  C.  W. 
Downs,  L.  W.  S. 
Fischer,  F.  P. 
Fleischman,  I,.  E. 


Gilbert,  F.  H. 
Hinds,  W.  J. 
Keys,  E.  M. 
Mehrtens,  H.  G. 
Marshall,  E.  L. 


Morton,  F.  R. 
Sullivan,  D.  J. 
Wever,  C.  H. 
Werson,  L.  H. 
Harry,  J.  R. 


Torson,  J.  A. 
Young,  J.  W. 
Munro,  J.  A. 
Pearce,  W.  D. 


Applegate,  T-  H. 


THOSE    DECEASED   SINCE    INSTITUTION. 
Hutton,  E.  L.  Renshaw,  E.  B.  Pierce,  S.  B. 


Cosumnes  Lodge  No.  63,  I.  0.  0.  F. 

(JXOSUMNES  LODGE  No.  63,  I.  O.  O.  F.(  was  instituted  on  the  4th  day  of 
^^  December,  A.  D.  1856,  and  the  37th  year  of  the  Order  in  North  America, 
by  D.  D.  G.  M.  David  Kendall,  assisted  by  P.  G.  Edward  E.  Hunter,  of 
Eureka  Lodge  No.  4  of  Sacramento,  acting  as  Grand  Warden;  P.  G.  Daniel  Mc- 
Laren, of  Sacramento  Lodge  No.  2,  as  Grand  Secretary;  Bro.  B.  Kizmusky,  of 
Granite  Lodge  No.  62,  as  Grand  Treasurer;  P.  G.  C.  C.  Hayden,  of  Sacramento 
Lodge  No.  2,  as  Grand  Marshal,  and  Bro.  James  E.  Clark,  of  Granite  Lodge  No. 
62,  acting  as  Grand  Guardian.  The  charter  members  were  the  following  named 
brothers,  residing  at  Michigan  Bar,  Sacramento  County,  California:  Peter  J. 
Wethers,  E.  S.  Potter,  Thomas  J.  Barns,  William  Gilland  and  John  I.  Hanks. 
None  of  the  charter  members  retain  their  membership  in  the  Lodge,  and  as  far 
as  can  be  ascertained,  they — with  thousands  of  the  grand  old  pioneer  Odd  Fel- 
lows of  California — having  borne  well  their  part  in  the  stormy  scenes  of  life,  have 
passed  to  their  silent  rest  in  the  gave,  and  to  their  reward. 

On  the  28th  day  of  January,  A.  D.  1865,  in  compliance  with  a  petition  signed 
by  the  members  of  the  Lodge,  which  at  that  time  numbered  sixteen  members,  J.  J. 
A.  McClelland,  Grand  Master  of  the  jurisdiction  of  California  and  Nevada, 
granted  by  dispensation  unto  the  officers  and  members  of  said  Lodge  the  priv- 
ilege of  removing  the  charter,  books  and  all  the  paraphernalia  of  the  Lodge  from 
the  Town  of  Michigan  Bar  to  the  Town  of  Latrobe,  in  El  Dorado  County,  where 
the  members  still  continue  to  meet  in  regular  session  once  a  week.  The  Lodge 
has  forty-six  members  in  good  standing,  and  $600  in  the  treasury. 


Encinal  Lodge  No.  164,  I.  0.  0.  F. 

^NCINAL  LODGE  No.  164,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  on  Monday  evening, 
August  14,  1869,  with  the  following  fourteen  charter  members:  Nathan 
Porter,  Eustace  Trenor,  James  McGowan,  Jabish  Clement,  Jacob  A.  Hall,  Joel 
Kay,  Henry  Schlotterbeck,  J.  J.  Markham,  Chas.  Wood,  Wm.  K.  Jaquith,  N.  H. 
Wunnenbery,  Henry  H.  Haight,  Fritz  Boehmer  and  John  Durein.  Of  these 
fourteen  charter  member,  two,  Fritz  Boehmer  and  Jacob  A.  Hall,  still  retain  their 
membership. 

By  an  early  and  wise  investment  in  real  estate,  the  Lodge  has  secured  a 
home  free  of  all  incumbrance,  and  worth  nearly  twenty-five  thousand  dollars. 
For  sick  benefits,  funeral  benefits  and  relief,  the  Lodge  has  spent  during  its  ex- 
istence nearly  twenty-five  thousand  dollars. 

Its  present  list  of  members,  ninety-five,  is  as  follows: 


LIST  OF  MEMBERS: 


Allen,  Jerome  Augustus 
Anderson,  Peter 
Beckmann,  J.  N. 
Bensemar,  Geo.  A. 
Bevan,  E.  J. 
Biss,  C.  W. 
Boehmer,  Fritz 
Bryan,  E.  H. 
Clement,  W.  B. 
Chris  tensen,  P. 
Combs,  B.  E. 
Combs,  Geo.  W. 
Dambacher,  A.  E. 
Damon,  Chas.  W. 
Eickhoff,  J.  H. 
Ellsworth,  Jno. 
Esterby.  R.  G. 
Ferris,  J.  R. 
Finely,  C.J.  S. 
Firchammer,  J.  H. 
Fischer,  C.  F. 
Fisher,  W.  J. 
F'isher,  B.  L. 
Fletcher,  I.  D. 


Fletcher,  W.  O. 
Fletcher,  T.  W. 
Fowler,  Jas. 
Fox,  P.  R. 
Frodden.V.  M. 
Gott,  R.  N. 
Graham,  F.  E. 
Griffiths,  L.  B. 
Hall,  Jacob  A. 
Ham,  C.  H. 
Hammond,  C.  J. 
Hammond,  C.  J.,  Jr. 
Hammond,  H.  M. 
Hauch,  H.  C. 
Hickman,  Geo. 
Higby,  Wm. 
Hille,  Wm. 
Hundrup,  J.  P. 
Hutchison,  J.  W. 
Ives,  J .  F. 
Jensen,  Geo.  C. 
Johnson,  C.  O. 
Kneppler,  G.  G. 
Knowles,  Wm. 


Kress,  S.  B. 
Lamborn,  B.  F. 
Lange,  W.  A.  C. 
Lanktree,  J.  B. 
Lassen,  H.  C. 
Larkin,  Jno. 
Lewis,  G.  L. 
Linton,  Thos. 
Lindon,  O.  S. 
Logan,  W.  E. 
Lubbock,  C.  H. 
Martin,  D.  W. 
Maybee,  H.  N. 
Metzger,  C.  L. 
Moflatt.  Joseph 
McGowan,  J.  A. 
Nelson,  Jas. 
Nelson,  Peter 
Newell,  Geo.  F. 
Nicolson,  Wm. 
Paysen,  F.  W. 
Peck,  M.  W. 
Priestley,  F.  H. 
Randlett,  E.  A. 


Redding,  Geo.  S. 
Robinson,  L.  S. 
Russell,  Harley 
Sath,  J.  F. 
Schmidt,  Henry 
Sherman,  S. 
Simon,  Ernest  G. 
Simon,  Edward  J. 
Simon,  Lucien 
Stidham,  L.  W. 
Stratford,  H.  J. 
Stratton,  W.  C. 
Strauss,  N. 
Sturtevant,  Geo. 
Sutherland,  G.  M. 
True,  C.  F. 
Vollmar,  A.  G. 
Vollmar,  W.  G. 
Wendeland,  A.  G. 
Westphal,  O.  F. 
Wharton,  Arthur 
Whiting,  F.  J. 


Bay  City  Lodge  No.  71,  I.  0.  0.  F. 


B 


AY  CITY  LODGE  No.  71,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  insti- 
tued  September  4,  1857,  by  H.  L.  Van  Bokkelen, 
D.  D.  G.  M.,  officiating-  as  Grand  Master.    The  officers 
elected  upon  the  night  of  institution  were :   Noble  Grand, 
N.  Myer,  the  only  living  charter  member;  Vice  Grand, 
M.    Sporborg;   Secretary,    D.    Samuels;   Treasurer,    D. 
Lindaner.      The    present   officers    are:      Noble    Grand, 
Samuel  Meyer;  Vice  Grand,   Louis  Jonas;  Recording 
Secretary,  Theodore  Steiner;  Financial  Secretary,  Jonas 
Elsasser;  Treasurer,  Albert  Steiner. 
Theodore  Steiner  has  occupied  the  position  of  Recording  Secretary  continu- 
ously since  July  1,  1892;  Brother  Elsasser  has  been  Financial  Secretary  since  July 
1,  1883,  and  Albert  Steiner  has  been  Treasurer  since  July  1,  1886.    The  Trustees 


N.  Meyer, 
The  only  living  Charter  Member 


A.  Steiner, 
Treasurer. 


S.  Meyer, 
Noble  Grand. 


T.  Steiner, 
Recording  Secretary. 


J.  Elsasser, 
Financial  Secretary. 


are:  M.  Goldman,  T.  Ellam  and  I.  Wehle.  The  present  membership  of  the  Lodge 
is  231,  and  on  its  roll  are  st)me  of  the  oldest  merchants  and  professional  men  in 
the  city.  Within  the  last  few  months  this  Lodge  has  added  to  its  membership  a 
large  number  of  unusually  bright  young  men.  The  Lodge  was  never  in  a  more 
prosperous  condition  than'  at  the  present  time.  This  Lodge  owns  considerable 
San  Francisco  Odd  Fellows'  Hall  stock  and  real  estate  which  brings  in  quite  a 
revenue. 

The  presiding  officers  of  this  Lodge,  under  a  law  of  the  Lodge,  are  changed 
semi-annually,  the  other  officers  have  been  for  years  reelected.     Bay  City  Lodge 


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was  one  of  the  Lodges  that  aided  materially  in  carrying-  the  banner  of  Odd  Fel- 
lowship to  Germany,  donating  a  sum  of  money  for  that  purpose.  There  is  a 
peculiar  atmosphere  existing  in  this  Lodge,  in  that  they  do  not  confine  themselves 
simply  to  the  giving  of  weekly  benefits,  but  when  a  brother  is  in  distress  they 
relieve  his  condition  by  voting  a  sum  of  money  necessary  for  that  purpose,  and 
the  Lodge  has  at  times  gone  so  far  as  to  advance  money  to  help  a  brother  to  start 
in  business,  taking  the  ground  that  to  help  one  to  help  himself  is  the  best  rule. 
They  do  their  own  financial  thinking  in  this  respect,  even  though  it  differs 
from  the  beaten  path.  Moses  Greenebaum,  Past  Grand,  who  occupied  for  a  num- 
ber of  years  the  position  of  Grand  Treasurer  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  California, 
is  a  member  of  this  Lodge,  and  his  portrait  is  herewith  presented.     Brother  Jacob 


MosES  Gkeenebaum. 


Brother  Greenebaum  is  a  native  of  Germany,  where  he  was  born  in  1833.  He  came  to  the  United  States 
in  1847  and  to  California  five  years  afterwards.  In  1856  he  was  initiated  in  Eureka  Lodge  No.  4,  Sacramento, 
and  not  long  afterwards  became  a  member  of  Pacific  Encampment  No.  2.  He  occupied  the  principal  Chair 
in  Eureka  Lodge  in  1861,  and  during  the  same  year  was  made  High  Priest  in  Pacific  Encampment.  Two  years 
later  he  moved  to  San  Francisco  and  joined  Bay  City  Lodge  and  Wildey  Encampment.  Brother  Greenebaum 
served  as  District  Deputy  Grand  Patriarch  under  Grand  Patriarch  Ascher  in  1866-67.  He  was  a  member  of 
the  first  Board  of  Directors  of  the  Veteran  Odd  Fellows  of  San  Francisco  and  President  of  the  Association  in 
1895.  For  fifteen  years  he  served  as  Director  in  the  Odd  Fellows'  Hall  Association,  most  of  the  time  as  its 
Treasurer.  He  was  elected  Grand  Treasurer  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  California  in  1895  in  which  office  he  served 
till  1898,  when  he  declined  further  services  in  that  office.  Brother  Greenebaum  has  always  been  an  active 
and  earnest  worker  in  both  Lodge  and  Encampment,  where  he  has  done  a  great  deal  to  place  the  Order  in  its 
present  enviable  position. 

Greenebaum  is  also  a  member  of  this  Lodge,  and  we  present  an  illustration  of 
this  brother,  also  in  connection  with  the  Lodge. 

This  Lodge  is  entitled  to  the  disinction  of  having  fed  more  soldiers 
than  any  other  Lodge  in  California,  and  it  is  safe  to  say  that  it  has  filled 
the    hearts    of    more    soldier    Odd    Fellows    with    joy    and    good    cheer    than 


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all  the  Lodges  in  the  State  combined.  When  the  President  of  the  United 
States  first  called  for  volunteers,  and  while  responses  were  coming  from  all 
over  our  great  country,  Idaho,  in  common  with  all  the  other  States,  was 
doing  her  share  towards  answering  the  call.  Brother  D.  L.  Badley,  a  Past  Grand 
Master  and  Past  Grand  Representative,  was  one  of  the  Odd  Fellows  who  re- 
sponded to  the  call,  and  with  other  Odd  Fellows  who  had  enlisted  reached  San 
Francisco  May  22,  1898,  en  route  to  Manila.  Some  of  the  Bay  City  brothers 
were  on  the  lookout  for  the  soldiers  as  they  came  in  to  the  Bay  of  San  Francisco, 
and  it  so  happened  that  Brother  Jacob  Greenebaum,  Past  Grand,  was  on  the 
wharf  when  the  Idaho  brothers  disembarked,  and  Brother  Greenebaum,  grasping 
the  hand  of  Brother  Badley,  who,  aside  from  the  signs  peculiar  to  Odd  Fellow- 
ship, was  a  stranger  to  him,  said :  "  My  brother,  as  an  Odd  Fellow,  I  welcome 
you  to  the  City  of  San  Francisco.    My  Lodge,  Bay  City  No.  71,  meets  Tuesday 


Jacob  Greenebaum,  Past  Grand. 

Jacob  Greenebaum,  Past  (Jrand,  Bay  City  Lodge,  was  born  in  Germany  May  28,  1831.  He  was  initiated 
into  El  Dorado  Lodge  No.  8, 1.  O.  O.  F. ,  Sacramento  in  1852.  Joined  Bay  City  Lodge  by  card  in  1 862,  and  has  been  a 
member  of  the  Order  forty-seven  years  and  of  Bay  City  Lodge  thirty-seven  years.  He  arrived  in  the  United 
States  in  1847.    He  is  a  genial,  whole-hearted  Odd  Fellow,  and  a  prominent  citizen. 

Brother  Greenebaum  is  Vice-President  of  Temple  Emanu-El  and  trustee  for  thirty-six  years.  He  was 
the  first  Grand  President  of  the  I.  O.  B.  B.,  and  a  member  of  the  Court  of  Appeals  of  this  Order.  As  one  of 
the  founders  of  the  free  religious  school,  this  brother  has  performed  a  service  both  to  Judaism  and  charity. 

night,  come  up  and  see  us."  Brother  Badley  responded,  "  I  will."  He  did. 
Others  went  with  him.  Speeches  were  made,  the  warm  grasp  of  the  hand  was 
interchanged,  and  these  Idaho  brothers,  with  their  homes  and  loved  ones  behind 
them,  found  homes  and  friends  in  the  City  of  San  Francisco,  and  Bay  City  Lodge 
was  the  channel  of  intercommunication. 

Brother  A.  Steiner,  the  wit  and  humorist  of  Bay  City,  seriously  set  himself 
to  work  in  getting  up  an  entertainment  for  all  soldier  Odd  Fellows  that  might 
be  in  San  Francisco,  and  the  Idaho  boys  in  particular.  It  was  generally  whis- 
pered about  that  there  would  be  a  Godspeed  meeting  on  May  31,  1898,  in  the 
Lodge  room  of  Bay  City,  for  the  purpose  of  wishing  the  boys  good  luck  as  they 
passed  out  of  the  Golden  Gate.  The  large  and  elegant  Lodge  room  and  banquet 
room  were  filled  with  hundreds  of  Odd  Fellows,  eloquent  and  patriotic  speeches 
were  made,  good  fellowship  reigned,  heart  mingled  with  heart  amid  the  pleasant 


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surroundings,  and  the  illustration  herewith  presented  shows  a  flash-light  picture 
while  the  brothers  were  around  the  banquet  board.  Later  on  when  the  war  had 
closed  and  the  boys  were  returning  to  their  homes  they  stopped  in  San  Francisco, 
and  Bay  City  extended  to  them  such  a  welcome  as  perhaps  was  never  before 
extended  to  either  soldiers  or  civilians  September  12,  1899,  in  the  fair  and  hos- 
pitable City  of  San  Francisco.  Speeches  were  again  made  by  distinguished  mem- 
bers of  the  Order.  Brother  Badley  gave  reminiscences  and  told  about  Odd  Fel- 
lowship in  the  army.  A  banquet  was  spread,  and  along  in  the  small  hours  of  the 
morning  the  brothers  dispersed  to  think  over  the  pleasant  hours  spent  with  the 
brothers  of  this  good  old  Lodge. 


Albert  Steineb. 

A  gavel  was  presented  to  the  Lodge  by  Chaplain  Stephenson  of  the  Idaho 
Regiment,  made  from  wood  of  a  Spanish  garrote,  the  terrible  weapon  of  death  and 
destruction  used  for  decapitating  offenders.  Brother  Badley  presented  the  Lodge 
with  a  handsome  medal,  the  official  badge  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Association  of 
Manila,  made  of  pure  silver,  especially  for  Bay  City  Lodge.  Brother  Steiner, 
the  master  of  ceremonies,  received  these  gifts,  and,  in  behalf  of  the  Lodge,  ten- 
dered thanks.  The  illustration  herewith  published  shows  the  soldier  members 
of  the  Order  of  the  Idaho  Regiment,  being  received  on  their  return  from  Manila 
by  Bay  City  Lodge.  A  most  eloquent  reception  speech  was  made  by  Brother 
Wise  of  Bay  City  Lodge. 


Olive  Lodge  No.  81,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  Dutch  Flat. 


OLIVE  LODGE  No.  81,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  of  Dutch  Flat,  County  of  Placer,  State 
^-^  of  California,  was  instituted  December  8,  1858.  The  charter  members  were: 
H.  S.  Wooster,  S.  G.  Steele,  Solomon  Williams,  N.  W.  Blanchard,  P.  C.  Craig, 
L.  Gross  and  B.  F.  Moore.  Only  one  living,  Bro.  N.  W.  Blanchard,  who  is  a 
member  of  the  Lodge  at  Santa  Paula,  California.  The  Lodge  was  instituted  by 
D.  D.  Grand  Master  N.  R.  D.  Traphagen,  J.  L.  Van  Bokkelen,  Grand  Master. 
Several  brothers  being  present  from  Brooklyn  No.  46  of  You  Bet.  The  first 
Noble  Grand  being  Bro.  N.  W.  Blanchard,  who  is  now  a  member  of  the  Lodge 
at  Santa  Paula,  California.  Bros.  Williams  and  Moore  retained  their  member- 
ship until  their  decease;  the  others  withdrew.  Bro.  H.  H.  Hudepohl  was  ad- 
mitted at  its  first  meeting,  and  was  Treasurer  from  i860  until  his  death  in  1896, 
about  35  years,  and  probably  one  of  the  longest  terms  in  the  State  in  that  office. 
Bro.  Allen  Towle  was  also  admitted  at  the  first  meeting,  and  retained  member- 
ship until  his  death  in  1897.  Both  of  them  being  A.  O.  F. ;  also  the  charter  mem- 
bers. 

The  financial  success  in  its  early  years  was  due  in  a  great  measure  \p  Bro. 
Blanchard.  Since  he  withdrew,  then  Bros.  J.  H.  Boke  and  Allen  Towle  managed 
its  finances,  until  Bro.  Boke  removed  to  Napa,  California,  now  a  member  of 
Napa  Lodge,  and  Bro.  Towle  removed  to  Towles,  and  for  about  20  years  the 
finances  have  been  ably  managed  by  Bro.  William  Nicholls,  Jr.,  and  the  other 
members  of  the  Board  of  Trustees. 

Only  one  loss  of  about  $900  through  the  failure  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Savings 
Bank  of  Sacramento,  California.  None  through  the  fault  or  carelessness  of 
any  of  its  officers.  The  Lodge  showed  a  steady  increase  in  members  and 
finances  until  June  30,  1880,  number  being  117,  and  on  account  of  the  suspension 
of  hydraulic  mining,  decreased  to  86  June  30,  1890.  From  that  date  it  once 
more  started  forward,  and  now  numbers  102;  as  good  an  average  as  can  be  found 
in  any  Lodge  in  the  State. 

In  the  year  1873,  the  Lodge  having  90  members  and  cash  assets  of  $8,000, 
decided  to  own  its  own  hall,  and  built  the  second  story  of  its  present  hall  at  a 
cost  of  $6,000,  which  was  dedicated  on  the  27th  day  of  November,  1873,  by 
Grand  Master  Burnett  and  the  late  Grand  Sire  Bro.  Harmon  acted  as  orator. 
They  also  own  a  very  nice  cemetery  in  which  are  deposited  the  remains  of  our 
deceased  brothers,  costing  in  all  about  $2,000. 

Probably  one  of  the  noblest  works  of  Olive  Lodge,  has  been  the  consolida- 
tion of  Gold  Run  Lodge  No.  139  and  its  members  of  10,  average  age  over  55, 
and  placing  the  brothers  in  good  standing,  entitled  to  all  of  its  privileges  in  July, 
1896.  To  the  Lodge  it  is  not  a  financial  success,  but  as  a  brotherly  act,  one  that 
must  be  commended,  and  the  Lodge  is  entitled  to  the  praise  of  Odd  Fellows. 
There  are  other  acts,  brotherly  care  and  attention,  such  as  assistance  to  widows 
and  members,  but  space  will  not  permit.  Also  the  names  of  many  brothers  not 
mentioned,  who  have  nobly  performed  their  part  in  the  workings  of  the  Lodge. 
Bro.  James  Jameson  was  Recording  Secretary  for  many  years,  and  on  his  death, 
his  son,  Bro.  James  W.  Jameson,  has  ably  filled  the  place. 


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LIST   OF   MEMBERS: 

PAST    GRANDS. 


Anderson,  Charles  A. 
Anderson,  Wm.  W. 
Brady,  James  Joseph 
Coffin,  Isaac  Tibbitts 
Cox,  Hugh  Paden 
Fergusen,  Aaron  A. 


Aplin,  William  D. 
Anderson,  Carl 
Anderson,  John 
Blessing,  John  A. 
Bailey,  Thomas 
Bush,  Edward 
Bellows,  William  H. 
Brandy,  Loren  C. 
Barber,  Charles  Edwin 
Bechtel,  Charles 
Bostrom,  Charles 
Cooper,  John 
Clarke,  Owen 
Curtis,  Solon  McKee 
Cooke,  William  R. 
Dorer,  Leopold  R. 
Eckert,  Peter 
Easton,  Charles  D. 
Erskine,  Alexander  E. 


Goding,  Thomas  F. 
Hillhouse,  William 
Hill,  William  J. 
Hoos,  John  Franz 
Harrison,  John  A. 
Jameson,  James  Wm. 


Linn,  William  Eureka 
Nichols,  Thomas  J. 
Nicholls,  William.  Jr. 
Perry,  Albert  Edward 
Runckel,  Christian 
Ruppricht,  John  G. 


THIRD   DEGREE   MEMBERS. 


French,  Elias  Smith 
Gould,  James  Lewis 
Grohs,  Frederick 
Gray,  Williams 
Hemphill,  Alexander 
Hutchinson,  Robert  S. 
Hayes,  John  N. 
Higgins,  Charles  C. 
Hoos,  John  Charles 
Hudepohl,  Herman  H. 
Jacobs,  Lorenzo 
Johnson,  James  A. 
Ketcham,  Frank 
Lane,  Andrew 
Lane,  William  Willis 
Lane,  Ernest  Andrew 
Lepper,  Oliver 
Lundgren,  Adolph  F. 
Morshead,  David 


Moulter,  Philip 
Mendes,  Manuel 
McMaster,  James  C. 
McCormack,  Malcom  M. 
Mottram.  John 
Mendes,  John  P. 
Nicolls,  Philip 
O'Connor,  James 
Peterman,  Daniel 
Patterson,  Peter 
Regan,  James 
Rickenback,  John  W. 
Rule,  William 
Smith,  Gregor 
Self,  Lucian  Bonaparte 
Stewart,  James 
Shaffer,  Silas 
Schow,  Hans  Johnson 
Seadler,  Louie 


Rickard,  Henry  L. 
Shaffer,  John  Wesley 
Squier,  James  E. 
Trathen,  William 
Wise,  Philip 
Wedgwood,  John 


Towle,  George  W. 
Turner,  Andrew  B. 
Towle,  Arthur  W. 
Thomas,  John 
Walter,  Rudolph  W. 
Walter,  Henry  Penrow 
Walker,  Benjamin  F. 
Waters,  John,  Jr. 
West,  Thomas  Edward 
Wood,  Richard 
Wood,  Frederick 
Wanacheck,  Claud 
Warmington,  Joseph 
Whistler,  William  G. 
Williamson,  George  W. 
Whitten,  Fred.  W. 
Wilson,  Robert  Alfred 
Waldau,  Ottoman  C. 
White,  William  H. 


Second  Degree  Member:    Hudson,  Leroy  Curtis        First  Decree  Meeber:    Buckman,  Benjamin  F. 

The  total  membership  of  this  Lodge  July  I,  1899,  was  102. 


FINANCIAL  STATEMENT,  June  30,  1899. 

21 14  shares  of  the  People's  Savings  Bank,  Sacra- 
mento, valued  at $  1,200.00 

20  shares  of  the  Spring  Valley  Water  Stock,  cost.  .  2,137.50 

100  shares  of  I.  O.  O.  F.  Hall,  San  Francisco,  cost..  510.00 

$4,600  in  United  States  4  per  cent  bonds,  cost 4,600.00 

Deposit  with  the  S.  F.  Savings  Union,  S.  F 3,066.90 

Deposit  with  the  Hibernia  S.  &  L.  Society,  S.  F.  .  .  .  1,329. 18 

Cash  in  the  hands  of  the  Treasurer 1 13 .62 


Less,  due  the  Trustees. 


$12,957.20 
200 . 00 


Net  cash  assets $12,757.20 

Hall,  valued  at $4,500.00 

Furniture,  valued  at 300.00 

Regalia,  valued  at 1 50 .  00 

Cemetery,  valued  at 883 .88 

Library,  valued  at 200.00     $  6,033.88 


Total   assets $18,791 .08 

The  cash  assets  are  worth  face  value.  The  hall  of  course  would  not  sell  for 
the  value  placed  on  it. 

We  have  this  month  purchased  from  Brother  Hudepohl  the  lower  story  for 
$1,500,  giving  the  Lodge  the  full  control  and  ownership  of  the  building. 

We  think  that  we  have  one  of  the  best  halls  in  the  country. 


OLIVE    LODGE    NO.    81,    I.  O.  O.  F.  267 

STATISTICAL   REPORT. 

Initiated 233 

By  Deposit  of  Card 51 

By  Ancient  Odd  Fellows 16 

By  Non- Affiliated  Odd  Fellows 17 

Reinstated   15 

Total  admitted 332 

By  Consolidation  of  Gold  Run  Lodge 10 

In   all 342 

Withdrawn 109 

Expelled 7 

Deceased    46 

Ceased  Membership,  N.  P.  D 78     240 

Members,  June  30,   1899 102 

Number  of  degrees  conferred 1041 

Number  of  brothers  relieved 443 

Number  of  brothers  buried 46 

Number  of  widows  relieved 80 

Number  of  weeks  sickness 2604 

CONDENSED   FINANCIAL   REPORT, 

From  December  8,  1858,  to  June  30,  1899. 

receipts. 

Dues  and  fines $41,606.90 

Donations   809 .  35 

Dividends  and   interest 14,030.34 

Cemetery  Lots 325 .  00 

Initiations   4,849.00 

Degrees   5,200.00 

Deposit  of  Card,  N.  A.  of  A.  O.  F 983.25 

Cards  Issued    238 .  80 

Reinstatements 256 .  00 

Profit  on  Sale  of  Bonds 268.41 

Rents  of  New  Hall 6,482 .  50 

Profit  on  Ball  and  Small  Errors . 33 .  28 

Other  Lodges 4,479  •  45 

$75,082.83 

Total    $79,609. 78 

DISBURSEMENTS 

Lodge  Expenses  $16,653  • J  5 

Cemetery  Expenses    1,994.73 

New  Hall,  Cost 5.966 .  45 

New  Hall,  Repairs  and  Janitors'  Fees 7,532. 14 

Nurse  Hire 2,455  •  85 

Sick  Benefits   14,485  •  50 

Donations  to  Members 2,133.90 

Donations  to  Lodges  and  Brothers 2,035.44 

Donations  to  Widows 5,765 .  00 


268  CHINO    VALLEY    LODGE    NO.    220,    I.  O.  O.  F. 

Funeral  Expenses 2,339.  l3 

Loss,  Odd  Fellows'  Savings  Bank,  Sacramento.  . .  .        914 .34 
Loss  on  Loans 50 .  00 

$62,325.63 
Other  Lodges 4479  •  45 

$66,805.08 
Investments,  as  Per  List 12,757.20 

Total    $79,609.78 

SUMMARY. 

From  the  Members $53>943-3° 

From   Investments 21,139.53 

$75,082.83 

DISBURSED  AS   FOLLOWS: 

Members    $21,414.38 

Widows    5,765.00 

Brothers  and  Lodges 2,035.44     $29,214.82 

Lodge  Expenses    $16,653.15 

Hall  Expenses   7>532  •  T4 

Cemetery  Expenses 1,994.73     $26,180.02 

New  Hall    5.966.45 

Bonds,  Etc   12,757  •  2°    $i&,723  •  65 

Losses 964 .  34  964 .  34 

$75,082.83 


Chino  Valley  Lodge  No.  220,  I.  O.  O.  F. 


^HINO  VALLEY  LODGE  No.  220  was  instituted  March  9, 1897,  with  eight 
charter  members.     At  that  date  40  new  members  were  admitted  by  initia- 
tion, making  a  total  membership  of  48. 

Since  that  time  the  Lodge  has  made  a  steady,  gradual  growth.     At  the  pres- 
ent time,  September  4,  1899,  we  have  a  membership  of  84. 

April  19,  1897,  Chino  Subordinate  Lodge  No.  373  presented  Chino  Valley 
Lodge  No.  220  with  a  handsome  set  of  regalia. 


Woodland  Lodge  No.   Ill,  I.  O.  O.  F. 


7iVOODLAND  LODGE  No.  m,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  January  17, 
vA^  1863,  the  Grand  Lodge  being  in  attendance  with  the  following  officers: 
D.  Kendell,  acting  M.  W.  Grand  Master;  J.  B.  Harmon,  M.  W.  Dep.  Grand  Mas- 
ter; J.  B.  Toles,  M.  W.  Grand  Warden;  B.  Kozmisky,  M.  W.  Grand  Secretary; 
A.  P.  Andrews,  M.  W.  Grand  Treasurer;  C.  Nixor,  M.  W.  Grand  Marshal; 
Charles  Bird,  M.  W.  Grand  Guardian.  The  Lodge  was  organized  with  five  char- 
ter members,  viz:  J.  G.  Overshiner,  Elias  Peterson,  M.  Barber,  J.  W.  Wiley  and 
A.  S.  Armstrong,  the  latter  being  the  only  one  left  of  the  founders  of  the  Order 
in  Woodland.  The  Lodge  immediately  began  to  "  work,"  and  by  the  time  its 
first  anniversary  had  been  reached  had  a  membership  of  twenty-seven.  Since 
that  time  Woodland  Lodge  has  been  found  "  a  friend  in  need,  a  friend  indeed,"  in 
no  small  number  of  instances.     During  the  thirty-six  years  of  its  existence  377 


R.  Lee 
Recording  Secretary 


W.  N.  Masters, 
Financial  Secretary. 


members  have  signed  their  names  to  the  roll,  of  whom  150  are  still  bound  to- 
gether by  the  three  links  of  "  Faith,  Love  and  Truth."  Many  of  the  members 
have  drifted  to  strange  cities  and  distant  lands,  but  they  have  always  been  met 
with  a  welcome  hand — because  they  were  Odd  Fellows. 


LIST  OF  MEMBERS 


Armstrong,  A.  S.,  P.  G. 
Adams,  William 
Altpeter,  Edw.  A. 
Ascher,  Fred 
Abbott,  Joseph 
Burns,  Daniel  M.,  P.  g. 
Bowman,  J.  J.,  p.  g. 
Beamer,  R.  H.,  P.  G 
Barnes,  Henry  T.,  p.  g. 
Barr,  Corbly,  P.  G. 
Blddall,  John,  P.  G. 


Bean,  D.  0.,P. G. 
Barker,  R.  B.,  p.  G. 
Burger,  Edw.  G. 
Boots,  W.  A. 
Bailey,  Chas.  H. 
Bemis,  Hosea  R. 
Baham,  Geo.  E. 
Brunett,  Mose 
Balzari,  Julius  T. 
Beckley,  Lee 
Bottsford,  Geo.  W. 


Ball,  Geo.  A. 
Burroughs,  John 
Barr,  Harrison 
Bender,  Frank  J. 
Clauton,  Drury  R.,  P.  G. 
Clauton,  Ethelbert  J.,  p.g. 
Crane,  Donald,  p.  g. 
Campbell,  J.  F.,  p.  g. 
Cassel,  Robert  E.,  p.  g. 
Chalmers,  J.  O. 
Chalmers,  T.  G. 


Cruig.  Joseph 
Colburn,  David  S. 
Colburn,  Orville  M. 
Charmak,  Louis 
Corscadden,  W.  J. 
Cassel,  W.  Frost 
Cassel,  Leonard  J. 
Campbell,  John 
Clover,  Edw. 
Day,  Russell,  p.  g. 
Dinsdale,  Thos.  R.,  p.  g. 


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WOODLAND    LODGE    NO.     in,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


Dubois,  C.  P. 
Dennis.  Jackson  L. 
Don,  Joseph  R. 
Davis,  Wm.  R. 
Douglas,  James  N. 
Ervin,  Harrison,  P.  G. 
Ervin,  George,  p.  g. 
Ervin,  Charles  H.,  p.  G. 
Ervin,  Wm.  G. 
Eires,  W.  H. 
Edwards,  D.  McC. 
Eakle,  H.  P.,  Jr. 
Evans,  Thos.  J. 
Ferguson,  George,  p.  g. 
Ferguson,  Frank  B.,  p.  (;. 
Ferguson,  John  D. 
Furry,  Henry 
Fitz,  Frank 
French,  Charles  E. 
Garoutte,  Charles  H.,  p.  g. 
Griffees,  Geo.  O. 
Grose,  Peter 
Grossman,  W.  F. 
Gwinn,  Wm.  M. 
Howard,  Henry  C,  p.  g. 
Hawkins,  N.  A.,  P.  G. 


Henry,  Alex.  C. 
Hershey,  David  N. 
Huber,  Daniel 
Higgins,  Edgar  E. 
Holmes,  Victor 
Holloway,  Thos.  B. 
Heidtmann,  F.  H. 
Hunt,  David  L. 
Jacobs,  Andrew 
Joslyn,  Henry  S. 
Jackson,  Andrew 
Johnston,  John  B. 
Knauer,  W.  O. 
Lee,  Robert,  p.  g. 
LaBrie,  N.  B.,  P.  G. 
Ludden,  A.  L.,  P.  G. 
Laugenour,  Chas.  T. 
Lacy,  Daniel  Boone 
Masters,  W.  N.,  P.  G. 
Martin,  Hugh,  P.  G. 
Martin,  George,  p.  G. 
McNair,  William,  p.  g. 
Martin,  Henry  P. 
Martinelli,  Fred 
Megonigle,  Eli 
McGrifl,  F.  P. 


Montgomery,  S.  M. 
Martin,  James  T. 
Malcolm,  George 
Merritt,  Eugene  J. 
Martin,  Robert 
May,  W.  G.  C. 
Murray,  Joseph  A. 
Montgomery,  Frank  V. 
Newton,  Zurah 
Odium,  H.  R.,  p.  g. 
Ogden,  Geo.  A. 
Porter,  Thomas  R.,  p.  <;. 
Petch,  Thomas  D.,  p.  (;. 
Patterson,  Joseph  L.,  p.  g. 
Provost,  Louis 
Phillips.  W.  H. 
Piper,  Charles  A. 
Riley,  Ely  Davis 
Reindollar,  J.  J. 
Rogers,  J.  B. 
Ridgeway,  Sam  O. 
Rasmussen,  H.  J.  N. 
Reibel,  Ernest 
Ready,  Edward  F. 
Steiner.  Adam,  p.  g. 
Scott,  C.  C.,p.  g. 


Scott,  J.  Smith,  p.  G. 
Schluer,  Otto 
Spires,  Reuben  E. 
Smith,  J.  K. 
Snavely,  Elias  R. 
Snavely.  John 
Schmechel,  Fred'k  W. 
Suee,  Larry 
Stockton.  W.  F. 
Sloman,  Charles  H. 
Sovereign,  Seth 
Stolle,  Alex. 
Tilley,  J.  W.,  p.  g. 
Torrance,  M.  H. 
Toothaker,  E.  C. 
Tuck,  Chas.  E. 
Thompson,  Thomas 
Turner,  J.  A. 
Tisdel,  Claude  A. 
Vosburg,  Chas.  H. 
Weaver,  J.  W.,  p.  g. 
Webster,  Olliver 
Williams,  Elijah 
Windsor,  S.  S. 
Wolfe.  M.  M. 
Walker,  William  A. 
Wyckoff,  David  H. 


I-jOTEL  VENDOME 


SfiN  Jose,  Cal. 


Headquarters  for  Visitors  and 
route  to  Lick.  Observatory. 


Travelers,    also  for  Tourists  en 
GEO.   P.   SNELL,   Mgr. 


"PAIR  OAKS 

REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  4 
I.  O.  O.  F. 

Meets  every  Saturday  night,  at  I.  O.  O.  F. 
Hall,  Park  street  and  Santa  Clara  avenue. 

Elective  Officers : 

MARY  A.  EVANS,  Noble  Grand. 
LIZZIE  G.  VOLLMAR,  Vice-Grand. 
MARY    A.    RANDLETT,    Recording 

Secretary. 
EVA  M.  HAGY,  Financial  Secretary. 
ELLA  LARKIN,  Treasurer. 

Present  membership  84. 


A  BSIT  INVIDIA 

**  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  H 

I.  O.  O.  F. 

Meets  every  Tuesday  evening  at  Enterprise 
Hall,  corner  of  22d  and  Grove  streets,  Oakland. 

The  officers  for  term  from  July  1,  1899,  to 
January  1,  1900,  are  as  follows : 

ANNIE  M.  BAKER,  Noble  Grand. 

MARGARET  A.  EMBURY,  Vice-G'd. 

F.  ALBERTA  LITTLEFIELD,  Record- 
ing Secretary. 

MARY  F.  LITTLEFIFLD,  Financial 
Secretary. 

KATE  RENSHA W,  Treasurer. 


Abou  Ben  Adhem  Lodge  No.  112,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 


pTBOU  BEN  ADHEM  LODGE  No.  112,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  at  San 
J  *  Francisco  on  Thursday  evening,  April  3,  A.  D.  1863,  by  J.  A.  J.  Bohen, 
M.  W.  G.  Master,  assisted  by  Grand  Lodge  officers,  with  the  following  named 
thirteen  brothers  as  charter  members: 


Austin,  B.  C.,P.  G. 
Wade.C.  H.,  p.  g. 
Phillips,  John,  p.  g. 
Benjamin,  W.  K. 
Higgins,  Wm.  M. 
Folsom,  Albert 
Morrell,  Frank  D.,  p 


Stevens,  G.  W.,  p. 
Little,  E.  J.,  p.  g. 
Ballard,  J.,  p.  g. 
Lundy,  Wm. 
Van  Riper,  Jas. 
Cashman,  Wm. 


M.  P.  Forbes, 
Treasurer. 


Wm.  H.  Blunden, 
Financial  Secretary. 


The  first  officers  elected  for  the  term  ending  June  30,  1863,  were:  N.  G.,  John 
Phillips;  V.  G.,  W.  K.  Benjamin;  Rec.  Sec,  Jas.  Ballard;  Per.  Sec,  Frank  D. 
Morrell;  Treas.,  Geo.  W.  Stevens.     Night  of  meeting  Thursday. 

The  nucleus  of  formation  of  this  Lodge  was  from  a  resolution  offered  in 
Magnolia  Lodge  No.  29  by  P.  G.  F.  D.  Morrell  early  in  March,  1863,  and  on 
the  31st  of  the  same  month  the  resolution  was  adopted,  donating  $1,250  to  those 
of  its  members  who  desired  to  withdraw  for  the  purpose  of  forming  a  new  Lodge. 
Thirteen  members  asked  for  and  received  their  withdrawal  cards  on  same  date, 
which  composed  the  charter  members  as  referred  to  above.  And  of  the  original 
thirteen  one  still  holds  the  fort,  P.  G.  Frank  D.  Morrell,  the  present  Chaplain  of 
the  Lodge,  and  whose  half-tone  appears  here,  by  vote  of  the  Lodge. 


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ABOU    BEN    ADHEM    LODGE    NO.    112,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


The  name  of  the  Lodge  was  suggested  by  Bro.  Wm.  M.  Higgins,  taken 
from  the  beautiful  poem  of  "  Leigh  Hunt,"  which  appropriately  expresses  one  of 
the  leading  principles  upon  which  Odd  Fellowship  is  founded,  and  is  worthy  of 
a  place  in  our  history. 


ABOU   BEN  ADHEM. 

Abou  Ben  Adhem  (may  this  tribe  increase! ) 
Awoke  one  night  from  a  deep  dream  of  peace, 
And  saw  within  the  moonlight  in  his  room, 
Making  it  rich  and  like  a  lily  in  bloom, 
An  angel  writing  in  a  book  of  gold. 
Exceeding  peace  had  made  Ben  Adhem  bold, 
And  to  the  presence  in  the  room  he  said, 
•'  What  writest  thou? "    The  vision  rais'd  its  head, 
And  with  a  look  made  of  all  sweet  accord. 
Answered,  "The  names  of  those  who  love  the  Lord." 
"And  is  mine  one?  "  said  Abou.    "  Nay,  not  so," 
Replied  the  Angel.    Abou  spoke  more  low, 
But  cheerly  still,  and  said,  "I  pray  thee,  then, 
Write  me  as  one  that  loves  his  fellow  men." 
The  angel  wrote,  and  vanish'd.    The  next  night 
It  came  again  with  a  great  wakening  light, 
And  show'd  the  names  whom  love  of  God  had  bless'd 
And  lol  Ben  Adhem's  name  led  all  the  rest. 


Write  me  as  one  that  loves  his  fellow  men. 


The  significance  of  name  fitted  so  nicely  with  the  emblem  which  we  had 
already  adopted  as  the  insignia  of  our  Lodge;  the  Maltise  Cross,  backed  with  a 
four-pointed  star  and  suspended  from  the  Crescent,  supporting  the  "  Star  of  the 
East,"  which  the  wise  men  of  Egypt  foretold  would  be  the  dawn  of  a  new  Era 

in  the  world's  history,  and,  foremost 
among  the  means  to  that  end,  the  in- 
fluence of  our  beloved  Order  takes  no 
second  place. 

The  harmony  of  both  name  and  em- 
blem signified  so  much  that  their  adop- 
tion was  unanimous.  The  present  of- 
ficers are:  N.  G.,  W.  J.  Plunkett;  V. 
G.,  T.  G.  Obram;  Rec.  Sec,  Chas.  J. 
Spear;  Fin.  Sec,  W.  H.  Blunden; 
Treas.,  M.  P.  Forbes. 

We  are  a  flourishing  Lodge  of  near- 
ly two  hundred  members.  Our  aim  is 
to  live  up  to,  and  carry  out  the  prin- 
ciples of  "  Odd  Fellowship  "  so  far  as 
we  know  them.  The  string  is  always 
on  the  outside  of  the  door  to  all  visit- 
ing brothers,  with  the  right  hand  ot 
Fellowship  and  a  Fraternal  welcome. 
We  feel  that  a  short  biography  of  the 
emblem  ok  lodge.  founder  of  Abou  Ben  Adhem  Lodge 

will  not  be  out  of  place  here.  Bro.  F.  D.  Morrell,  P.  G.,  arrived  in  San  Francisco 
by  way  of  the  Isthmus  (Nicaragua  route)  December  28,  1852.  Early  in  the  fol- 
lowing year  he  went  to  the  mines  near  Jamestown,  California,  and  was  fairly  suc- 
cessful. In  March,  1854,  he  went  to  Oregon  with  a  company  called  the  Pike 
Water  Co.  to  raise  water  from  Rogue  River,  near  its  mouth,  to  supply  miners 


ABOU    BEN    ADHEM    LODGE    NO.    112,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


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along  the  beach  working  the  black  sand  deposits,  which  in  many  places,  was  very 
remunerative.  After  completing  the  flumes,  and  things  looking  very  bright,  the 
Indian  War  broke  out  called  the  "  Rogue  River  War  of  1855."  His  camp  was 
the  first  descent  they  made,  driving  them  into  a  stockade,  destroying  everything 
in  sight.  After  30  days  was  relieved  by  Col.  Buchannan,  U.  S.  A.  from  Crescent 
City,  30  miles  below  on  the  Coast.  Once  more  back  in  California  he  went  to 
mining  again  in  Placer  County.  When  news  came  of  the  assassination  of  James 
King  of  William,  immediately  returned  to  San  Francisco,  and  joined  the 
"  Vigilance  Committee  "  of  1856,  Capt.  Hossefros'  Company,  and  was  one  of  a 
detachment  who  stood  guard  on  top  of  Vigilant  rooms  the  last  night  before  dis- 
banding. He  joined  Magnolia  Lodge,  No.  29,  December  19,  1856;  passed  the 
chairs  in  that  Lodge,  and  continued  a  member  until  the  formation  of  Abou  Ben 
Adhem  as  charter  member,  36  years  ago,  the  3d  day  of  April,  last.  Since  that  time 
he  has  filled  various  responsible  positions  in  his  Lodge  and  the  Grand  Lodge. 
A  member  of  the  Veterans'  Odd  Fellows'  Association  almost  from  its  inception; 
Master  Mechanic  in  the  Federal  service  at  U.  S.  Mint,  San  Francisco,  eight  years. 
At  the  present  time  he  is  a  Trustee  and  Chaplain  of  his  own  Lodge.  During  his 
long  membership  in  the  Order  (43  years)  he  has  received  but  two  weeks'  benefits, 
a  very  good  record  for  an  Odd  Fellow  and  for  his  Lodge. 


Photo  by  Mrs.  Ada  E.  Merguire,  Grand  Chief  "  Rathbone  Sisters.'' 

Shingle  Springs  White  Pine  Region,  Shasta  County,  California 
Five  thousand  feet  above  sea  level 


Germania  Lodge  No.  116,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

SAN    FRANCISCO. 


GERMANIA  LODGE  No.  116,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  San  Francisco,  was  instituted  by 
D.  D.  G.  M.  James  A.  McClelland  on  the  ist  day  of  July,  1863.  Bro.  Wm. 
Viereck  being  the  first  Noble  Grand  and  Bro.  Chas.  Rademacher  the  first  Vice 
Grand,  they  now  sleep,  never  to  awake. 

The  charter  members  were:  Wm.  Viereck,  Siegfried  Saalburg,  C.  Mengels, 
G.  T.  Shek,  Nathan  Levy,  C.  Rademacher.  J.  Breiling,  Wm.  Saalburg  and  Frank 
Bieler,  only  the  last  named  is  still  a  member  of  our  Lodge. 


PRESENT    OFFICERS 


Emil  Niemeter, 
Recording  Secretary 


Edward   Rotger." 
Financial  Secretary. 

Germania  Lodge  has  prospered  many  years,  up  to  the  year  of  1894  the  mem- 
bership never  being  less  than  250  members,  but  the  last  six  years  have  broken  our 
ranks,  and  on  July  1,  1899,  only  130  members  are  on  our  roll.  And  what  has  been 
the  cause  of  our  decrease  in  membership?  Death  took  away  many  of  our  active 
and  beloved  brothers,  they  found  their  well-earned  rest,  eternal  sleep!  Depressed 
business  brought  suspensions,  and  last  but  not  least,  laws  were  passed,  which  took 
away  good  material,  from  which  we  might  have  drawn  new  members  to  our 
Lodge;  laws  which  are  antagonistic  to  the  principles  and  the  customs  of  the 
Germans.  We  still  show  courage  and  hope  to  redeem  our  losses  in  the  near 
future,  and  pray  earnestly  that  those  barriers  spoken  of  may  be  removed. 

In  1890  our  total  assets  were  $20,111.32,  259  members.  In  1899  our  total 
assets  are  $14,273.76,  130  members. 


GERMANIA    LODGE    NO.    116,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


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PAST   GRANDS: 


Baethje,  Peter 
Becker,  Wm. 
Egeberg,  Henry 
Fabry,  Leopold  M. 
Factor,  V.  B. 
Fett,  Chas. 
Franck,  George  C. 
Heim,  Franz 


Adams,  Jacob 
Adler,  Leopold 
Arendt,  Edward 
Aman,  Engelhard 
Anderson,  Axel  R. 
Angelius,  John  D. 
Atzeroth,  Fred. 
Balke,  Wm. 
Belau,  Michael 
Beran,  Emanuel 
Bendewald,  L. 
Bieler,  Frank 
Blanken,  Jacob 
Both,  Curt 
Carsten   Fred 
Ehret,  Joseph 
Ehrlich,  Hermann 
Eibach.Chas. 
Frank,  Henry 
Fischer,  Peter 
Gambs,  Friederich 
Geffke,  Henry 
Gimbel,  Frank 
Goldzieher,  Steffen 
Gollner,  Wm. 


Hoffmann,  Wm.  F. 
Holling,  Chas.  H. 
Joost,  Hermann 
Lewis,  Abraham 
Maass,  Henry  F. 
Marks,  Friederich 
Meussdorffer,  Conrad 
Niemeier,  Emil 


Niewerth,  Aug. 
Otto,  Ernst  A. 
Pacissman,  Heinrich 
Rohlffs,  C.  H.  E. 
Rotger,  Edward 
Schleicher,  Jacob 
Schultz,  Otto 
Stappenbeck,  Wm. 


THIRD    DEGREE   MEMBERS: 


Gudehus,  Christian 
Gudehus,  Fred 
Haacke,  John  R. 
Hahn,  John  W. 
Hasselbach,  Geo. 
Hastedt,  Carl 
Hecker,  Adolph 
Helliesen,  Chas.  F.  A. 
Hempel,  Hermann 
Hertel,  Geo. 
Heyer,  Aug. 
Hubert,  Hmrich 
Israel,  Julius 
Junz,  Henry  K.  P. 
Kaechele,  Michael 
Kern,  Wm. 
Klein,  Ernst 
Koeboorn,  John  H. 
Koening,  Max 
Koenig,  Frank 
Krahner,  Ernst 
Krayer,  John  M. 
Kuhlmann,  Diedrich 
Kune,  Chas. 
Landschneider,  Henry 


Levy,  Julius 
Levy,  Salomon 
Lindtke,  Hermann  C. 
Lueders,  Gustav 
Lutz,  Ludwig 
Maas,  Henry 
Mangels,  Henry  M.  C. 
Marks,  Aug.  M. 
Matfeldt,  H.  F. 
Matzen,  Lorenz 
Medau,  Peter  H. 
Meinert,  John  F. 
Meinke,  John 
Merzbach,  Julius 
Metzler,  Chas.  J.  B. 
Morloch,  Fritz 
Otten,  Claus 
Otten,  John 
Peck,  Philip 
Petersen,  Wilhelm  N. 
Raubinger,  Wilhelm 
Renner,  Wm. 
Rodefeld,  Fritz 
Schmauss,  Franz 
Schmidt,  Geo. 


Waller,  Chris. 
Walther,  Philip  H. 
Wehser,  Henry 
Weichardt,  John  C. 
Weiss,  Wm. 
Zulk,  John  C. 


Shortemeier,  H  H. 
Schroder,  John  A. 
Schroder,  John  H., 
Schroder,  John  H.  C. 
Schulz,  John  D. 
Schulz,  Ludwig 
Schuneman,  Edward 
Schwendel,  Joseph 
Sichel,  Max 
Stamm,  Julius  C. 
Steffens,  Henry 
Storz,  Oscar  F. 
Tiedeman,  Martin 
Trust,  Jacob 
Utz,  Adam 
Vock,  Simon 
Vogt,  F. 
Wagner,  Adam 
Wagner,  Philip 
Waller,  Claus 
Werner,  Cristopher  J. 
Winter,  Louis 
Wittenberg,  Herman  H. 
Zoller,  Carl 
Zoller,  John 


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Apollo  Lodge  No.  123,  1.  O.  O.  F.,  San  Francisco. 

GARLY  in  1848,  Daniel  Norcross,  then  a  resident  of  Philadelphia,  who  was  a 
member  of  a  musical  club  in  that  city  and-  an  active  Odd  Fellow,  conceived 
the  plan  of  starting  a  new  Lodge,  which  should  be  largely  composed  of  the 
members  of  the  Music  Club,  and  which  should  make  music  one  of  its  attractive 
features.  Its  name  was  to  be  "  Apollo,"  after  the  god  of  music  and  poetry.  A 
choir  was  to  be  formed  and  several  selections  of  music  were  to  be  rendered  during 
the  evenings  when  meetings  were  to  be  held.  The  proposition  met  with  great 
favor,  and  on  February  19,  1848,  Apollo  Lodge  No.  296,  was  added  to  the  juris- 
diction of  Pennsylvania. 


J.  J.  Applegate, 
Junior  Past  Grand. 

David  A.  Hodghead, 
Noble  Grand. 

Wm.  A.  Ltmbadgh 
Vice  Grand. 

W.  F.  Norcross, 
Recording  Secretary. 

Frank  Van  Ness  Cox, 
Treasurer. 

Victor  C  Post, 
Financial  Secretary. 

Henry  Q.  Curtis, 
Trustee. 

W.  C  Johnson, 
Trustee. 

Jacob  Glassman, 
Trustee. 

In  1849  Brother  Norcross  came  to  San  Francisco,  and  assisted  in  instituting 
California  Lodge  Nch,  1,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  on  September  9,  1849. 

Being  elected  in  1865  a  representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United 


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States,  .meeting  in  Baltimore,  Brother  Norcross,  after  attending  the  session,  vis- 
ited his  former  home  and  Lodge  in  Philadelphia.  It  then  occurred  to  him  to 
organize,  on  his  return  to  San  Francisco,  another  Apollo  Lodge,  fully  believing 
that  such  a  Lodge  would  be  as  successful  in  San  Francisco  as  Apollo  No.  296 
had  been  in  Philadelphia. 

Canvassing  for  members,  especially  among  those  of  his  acquaintances  who 
were  teachers  of  music  or  amateurs,  he  found  there  was  at  that  time  a  society 
called  "  The  Twelve,"  all  good  vocalists  and  intimate  friends  of  his,  two  of  them 


Daniel  Norcross 

Brother  Daniel  Norcross  was  initiated  in  Philanthropic  Lodge  No.  15, 1.  O.  O.  F.,  Philadelphia,  March 
15,  1845.  Received  the  Degrees  of  the  Order  and  was  appointed  Conductor,  which  position  he  filled  until  the 
institution  of  Enterprise  Dodge  No.  201,  September,  1846,  of  which  Lodge  he  was  a  charter  member  and  first 
Noble  Grand.  Was  admitted  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  Pennsylvania  on  December  21,  1846.  He  was  one  of  the 
originators  of  Apollo  Lodge  No.  296,  Philadelphia,  instituted  February  19,  1848;  was  elected  Treasurer,  which 
position  he  filled  to  January  1, 1849.  when  he  had  made  arrangements  to  leave  for  California.  After  his  arrival 
in  San  Francisco,  July  6,  1849,  he  was  requested  by  Brother  James  Smiley  who  had  a  commission  from  Horn 
R.  Kneass.  Grand  Sire,  to  institute  California  Lodge  No.  1,  to  act  as  his  assistant  in  the  institution,  which  he 
did  on  the  evening  of  September  9th.  He  retained  his  membership  in  Apollo  Lodge,  Philadelphia,  till  after 
he  returned  to  bring  his  family  to  California  in  1852.  The  first  of  January,  1852,  was  when  the  Degree  of 
Rebekah  went  into  effect,  and  a  special  meeting  of  the  Ledge  was  called  on  the  3d  to  confer  the  Degree  on  him- 
self and  wife  previous  to  their  departure  for  San  Francisco,  and  it  is  believed  they  were  the  first  to  have  had 
the  Degree  conferred  upon  them.  Brother  Norcross  had  the  Encampment  Degrees  conferred  on  him  in  Phila- 
delphia in  1846;  was  a  charter  member  of  Palestine  Encampment,  and  elected  the  first  High  Priest;  was 
admitted  to  the  Grand  Encampment  in  1847.  On  his  arrival  in  San  Francisco  with  his  family  he  deposited 
his  card  with  San  Francisco  Lodge  No.  3;  was  a  charter  member  of  Yerba  Buena  Lodge  No.  15,  up  to  the  time 
of  the  institution  of  Apollo  Lodge  No.  123,  of  which  Lodge  he  is  a  member  at  this  time.  He  was  active  in  the 
institution  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  California,  May  17,  1853,  and  also  the  Grand  Encampment,  January  8,  1855. 
Brother  Norcross  was  also  a  charter  member  of  Golden  Gate  Encampment  No  1,  instituted  February  1,  1853, 
and  elected  its  first  Treasurer.  He  was  elected  Grand  Representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  United 
States,  from  the  Grand  Encampment,  to  serve  the  years  1865-6(>,  which  sessions  he  attended.  Was  present  and 
participated  in  the  ceremonies  of  the  Wildey  Monument  Dedication  on  September  20,  1865. 

being  Odd  Fellows.  One  of  these  was  James  F.  Swift,  who  readily  consented  to 
become  a  Charter  Member;  the  other  was  J.  Stadfeldt,  who  did  not  wish  to  leave 
his  Lodge,  but  who  most  heartily  joined  Brother  Norcross  in  his  undertaking. 


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After  two  or  three  preliminary  meetings,  and  after  he  had  visited  the  Lodges 
of  the  city  to  obtain  their  consent  to  the  establishment  of  a  new  Lodge,  not  only 
was  permission  cheerfully  given  by  all,  but  Yerba  Buena  and  Templar  Lodges, 
Nos.  15  and  17  respectively,  made  handsome  donations  to  the  new  organization. 

Everything  having  been  arranged,  Apollo  Lodge  No.  123,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was 
instituted  in  Covenant  Hall,  San  Francisco,  on  the  afternoon  of  February  24, 
1866,  by  Grand  Master  C.  O.  Burton,  assisted  by  Grand  Warden  C.  N.  Fox, 
Grand  Secretary  T.  Rodgers  Johnson,  Grand  Treasurer  M.  Heller,  and  others. 
P.  G.  William  Hays  was  elected  First  Noble  Grand,  and  A.  D.  Grimwood,  Vice 
Grand.  P.  G.  John  B.  Harmon,  by  general  consent,  took  the  position  of  Junior 
P.  G.  for  the  term.  On  the  evening  of  February  24,  1866,  the  Lodge  held  its 
first  regular  meeting.     About   forty   applications   were   acted   upon   and   thirty 


John  R.  Aitken,  Past  Grand 

John  R.  Aitken,  now  a  member  of  Apollo  Lodge  No.  123,  was  initiated  an  Odd  Fellow  in  Fidelity  Lodge 
No.  222,  in  1874.  Subsequently,  on  removing  to  San  Diego,  of  which  county  he  afterwards  became  Superior 
Judge,  he  withdrew  from  Fidelity  Lodge  and  Joined  San  Diego  Lodge  No.  153,  where  he  passed  the  Chairs. 
On  again  taking  up  his  residence  in  San  Francisco  in  1894,  he  became  a  member  of  Apollo  Lodge  No.  123,  in 
which  he  has  ever  since  retained  his  membership,  and  is  now  an  honored  brother.  Past  Grand  Aitken  is  one 
of  those  Odd  Fellows  whose  legal  knowledge  and  experience  has  brought  to  him  a  large  and  valuable  clientage. 
He  maintains  offices  in  the  Mills  Euilding,  in  this  oity,  where  he  is  usually  to  be  found. 


candidates  were  initiated,  probably  the  largest  number  ever  admitted  into  a  Lodge 
at  one  time.  The  hall  was  filled  with  brothers,  there  being  about  300  in  attend- 
ance, among  whom  was  Samuel  H.  Parker,  Past  Grand  Master.  The  prospects 
of  the  Lodge  could  not  have  been  brighter.  When  hardly  a  month  old,  it  had  a 
membership  of  seventy-five  and  a  full  treasury. 

The  meetings  were  fixed  for  Saturday  night,  that  being  the  most  acceptable 
to  the  majority  of  the  members.     When  the  change  was  made  to  Friday,  it  caused 


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not  only  a  loss  of  members,  but  many  who  would  have  been  zealous  workers  in 
the  Order  could  no  longer  take  an  active  interest  in  the  Lodge. 

Being  organized  under  unusually  auspicious  conditions,  Apollo  No.  123, 
I.  O.  O.  F.,  has  made  indeed  a  record  showing  remarkable  and  wonderful  results 
attained  in  33  years,  of  which  it  justly  feels  proud. 

From  February  24,  1866,  to  June  30,  1899,  it  has  expended: 

For  relief  and  charity $  89,501.21 

For  burying  the  dead 11,396.26 

For  the  relief  of  widows  and  educating  the  orphans       6,014.50 

Total $106,911.97 

Its  total  available  assets  at  this  date  are $  37,579.26 

Its  present  membership  is  233. 

It  has  lived  up  to  the  beautiful  principles  of  the  Order.  Whenever  the 
storm  was  beating  on  an  unprotected  head,  whenever  father,  mother  or  little 
ones  were  hungry,  thirsty  or  naked,  it  has  extended  a  helping  hand.     Wherever 

a  Brother  was  lying  dead,  there  it  stood  to  perform  the  last  rites  of  love.  By 
Friendship,  Love  and  Truth,  it  has  spread  religious,  moral  and  intellectual  ideas 
for  the  benefit  of  mankind  and  the  glory  of  God. 

LIST  OF  MEMBERS  : 

Avery,  D.  R.  Fredman,  Theo.  latide,  Ed.,  P.  G.  Rudy,  B.  M. 

Applegate,  J.  J.  FitzGerald,  J.  J.,  p.  g.  Lister,  Thos.  Rabjohn,  Charles  A. 

Abrams,  Wm.  Flick,  Theophilus  Larsen,  Louis  A.  Rickard,  Richard 

Adams,  Edward  F.  Fuller,  G.  E.  Limbaugh,  Wm.  A.  Rolph,  Joseph  W. 

Anderson,  John  Jas.  Field,  Franklin  Fremont       Lang,  Geo.  F.  Robinson,  John  Lee 

Aitken,  John  R.,  p.  g.  *Grimwood,  A.  D.,  p.  g.  Lange,  Rudolph  F.  Smith,  Holland,  p.  G. 

Adams,  Chas.F.  Galehouse,  F.  McAllister,  W.  B.  Sherman,  F. 

♦Burnett,  G.  G.,  p.  g.  Glassman,  Jacob,  p.  g.  Morgan,  E.  H.,  p.  g.  Schuck,  Herman,  p.  g. 

Browell,  Jere.  Gillon,  Jas.,  p.  g.  Morrow,  W.  W.,  p.  g.  m.  Spaulding,  C.  H. 

Bullivant,  H.  E.,  p.  g.  Gullixson,  Hans  Mayer,  Henry  Schmieder,  E.  J.,  p.  G. 

Breslauer,  S.  Gopchevitch,  Bozeo  M.  Madsen.  O.  Sargent,  G.  W.,  p.  g. 

Berk,  M.  G.  Gorham,  W.  T.,  p.  g.  McMillan,  Jas.  Swanson,  John  O. 

Bacon,  J.  B.  Guilbert,  August  McCormick,  F.  H.,  p.  g.  Smith,  Alfred 

Blackburn,  A.  H.  Gilfillan,  J.  C,  P.  G.  McCluskey,  Geo.,  P.  G.  Saville,  Harry  D,  P.  G. 

Bradshaw,  Ira  H.  Grady,  Wm.  Maguussen,  P.  Shafer,  Wm.  S. 

Bachelder,  E.  M.  Glendye,  Wm.  Marcy,  Z.  C.  Snell,  Ralph  L. 

Brown,  F.  W.  C.  A.  Grow,  Harry  L-  Mangeot,  C,  P.  G.  Skidmore,  Geo.  G. 

Blair,  Joseph  Gunderson,  S.  T.  Martin,  C.  Spencer,  Thos.  J. 

Borghn,  C  J.  Grau,  Ludwig  H.  Mathison,  M.  Sloss,  Jno.  R. 

Bullivant,  Thomas  E.  Hall,  E- L.  Martin,  J.  H.  Scrivener,  Henry  J. 

Baker,  W.  S.  Homer,  J.  L.  Moore,  E.  A.,  p.  g.  Sickels,  Nelson  D. 

Carswell,  G.  W.  Herbert,  Wm.  Moore,  H.  A.  Turrell  O.  B. 

Cecil,  Jno.  Hayes.  Jas.  Mass,  Peter  Hy  Taggard,  E.  W.,  p.  g. 

Chapman,  L.  Humphrey,  O.  J.  Macbeth,  John  Tilton,  C  S. 

Colby,  Z.  F.  Hamilton,  H.  M.,  p.  g.  McCollister,  W.  M.,  P.  G.  Taylor,  D.  W.,  P.  G. 

Carmany,  J.  W.  Hackett,  F.  M.,  P.  g.  Moss,  A.  J.  Taylor,  J.  W. 

Cutten,  E.  L.,  p.  G.  Hazard,  A.  R.,  p.  g.  Malmberg,  Alex.  A.  Thulin,  A. 

Cockrill,  R.  L.,  P.  G.  Harvey,  Wm.  *Norcross,  D.,  p.  G.  R.  Tregenza,  T. 

Cook,  Ira  Hartley,  J.  D.,  p.  g.  *Norcross,  W.  F..  p.  g.  Thomas,  C  E.,  p.  g. 

Crawley,  Jno.  M.  Hamerton,  W.  C.  Nelson,  Olof,  p.  g.  Thies,  Hermann 

Caler,  F.  E.,  p.  G.  Hills,  E.  H.,  p.  g.  Nute,  Jno.  Tyler,  Francis  Wm. 

Curtis,  H.  L.,  p.  g.  Hammersmith,  L.,  p.  g.  Newbert,  Alphonso  P.  Tyler,  Harvey  L. 

Chamberlain,  W.  B.  Hoin,  T.  S.,  p.  g.  Nagel,  Chas.  A.  Toler,  Jasper  N.,  p.  g. 

Cilley,  Miner  H.  Hutton,  Franklin  R.  Nygren,  John  E.  Thomas,  Wm.  E. 

Carlson,  Nils  A.  Headrick,  Andrew  J.  Nelson,  Gustave  Oscar  Thursbacher,  Bruno  Ernest 

Calden.GuyC.  Hohenschild,  W.  F.  H  Nelson,  Gustof  Alfred  Tooker,  John  Charles 

Clark,  Jno.  F.  Hilton,  Wm.  M.,  p.  g.  Oliva,  G.  Upton,  Vernon 

Copsey,  A.  N.,  p.  G.  Hutcheson,  David  Olsson,  Jno.  Upphoff  Jno.  E. 

Clarke,  Thomas  Albert  Hook,  Henry  P.  Obradovich,  Peter  Van  Reynegom.F.W.p.G. 

Cochran,  Hugh  M.  Hodghead,  David  A.  Ottenberg,  Aleck  Van  Duzer,  A.  P. 

Cox,  Frank  V.  N.  Higgins,  Sol.  E.  Olinger,  Chas.  Hy  Vivian,  C. 

Clark,  Chas.  L.  Hagstrom,  Carl  A.,  p.  g.  Prior,  J.  L.  Von  Werthern,  Jos. 

*Densmore,  G.  B.  Horn,  Harry  Lincoln.  Poole,  M.  M.  Wilke,  J.  O.  F. 

Danskin,  G.  D.,  p.  g.  Hastings,  Fred'k  Hamilton  Paine,  Jas.  Welp,  G.  H. 

Daneri,  S.  Jury,  L.  Perry,  J-  W.,  p.  g.  Whitney,  H.  K. 

Durgin,  F.  W.,  p.  g.  Johnson,  W.  C,  p.  G.  Perry,  H.  O.  Wallace,  D. 

Doyle,  Aug.  J.,  p.  g.  Johnston,  R.  A.  Post,  V.  C,  p.  G.  Waite,  Josiah,  P.  G. 

Daniels,  Roy  A.  Johnson,  L.  F.  Post,  Chester  C,  p.  g.  Williams,  J. 

Daniels,  George  E.  Jones.  John  H.  Patrick,  Harry  W.,  P.  G.  Whitmarsh,  C.  S. 

Dorsey,  Gilbert  M.  Knight,  Jno.  Price,  Edward  Wilson,  A.  W. 

Davies,  Alfred  Kessler,  Henry  Pritchard,  Owen  R.  Wick,  Peter 

Estee,  M.  M.,  p.  g.  r.  Kelly,  Jno.  Perry,  Chas.  E.  Wernli,  Jacob 

Elvidge,  F.  H.  King,  C.  H.  Person,  John  Waggoner,  Samuel  C. 

Easson,  Wm.  L.  Kydd,  I.  F.  Perkins,  Thomas  Allen  Young,  Herman  H. 

Erickson   Alex  Kernell,  Andrew  J.  Perry,  Samuel  A.  Zcechi.  D. 

Estes,  Harry  W.  Kollmer,  Jacob  Richards,  F.  Zobel,  Handel  Hart 

Estes,  Elisha  B.  Kinser,  Joshua  R.  Rossi,  Ed. 

Fletcher,  E.  T.  Loane,  J.  M.  Ratih,  G. 

Firmano,  Santo  Loane,  Abe  Rasmussen,  G.  J. 

*  Charter  Members. 


Parker  Lodge  No.  124,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

SAN    FRANCISCO. 


TT)ARKER  LODGE  No.  124,  I.  O.  O.  F„  was  instituted  July  16,  1866,  by  Most 
^  Worthy  Grand  Master  I.  N.  Randolph,  assisted  by  P.  D.  D.  G.  S.  James 
Smiley,  P.  G.  M.  Jas.  A.  J.  Bohen,  R.  W.  D.  G.  M.  Chas.  N.  Fox,  R.  W.  G.  Sec. 
T.  Rodgers  Johnson,  R.  W.  G.  Treas.  M.  Heller  and  other  grand  officers  in  the 
presence  of  a  large  number  of  visitors.     The  following  is  a  list  of  the  charter 

members :  „   „ 

CHARTER   MEMBERS: 


Allen,  William  M. 
Bartlett,  Washington 
Bartnett,  Joseph 
Blum,  Edward 
Casey,  Edward  W. 
Crowell,  George  C. 
Eckstein,  Alfred  B. 


Freud,  Moritz 
Himerau,  Louis  A. 
Howes,  Samuel  P. 
Hunter,  Edward 
Hyland,  Henry  J. 
Levy,  Marquis 
Levy,  Henry 


Levin,  Jacob 
Marcus,  Isaiah 
Marks,  Jacob  C. 
Monell,  Geo.  I.  N. 
Moneypenny,  Charles 
Passmore,  E.  J. 
Raymond,  John  A. 


Robinson,  Prescott 
Root,  Nathan  T. 
Starkweather,  James  M. 
Von  Rhein,  Otto  F. 
Tilley,  William  J. 


J.  A.  Wells, 
Noble  Grand. 


George  C  Crowell, 


C  Steinfels, 
L.  S.  S. 


Vice  Grand. 

The  elective  officers  installed  were  as  follows:  N.  G.,  Geo.  C.  Crowell;  V.  G., 
Washington  Bartlett;  R.  S.,  Marquis  Levy;  F.  S.,  Henry  J.  Hyland;  T.,  Otto  F. 
Von  Rhein.  After  the  installation  of  officers,  and  other  business  was  concluded, 
the  grand  officers  and  visiting  brothers  were  invited  to  partake  of  a  supper,  which 
was  given  at  the  Old  Commercial  Restaurant  on  Sacramento  Street.  After  many 
speeches,  in  which  the  success  of  the  new-born  Lodge  was  predicted,  the  assem- 
bly adjourned.  The  Lodge  started  out  well,  and  wound  up  the  term  with  a  total 
of  66  members,  and  at  the  end  of  two  years  the  Lodge  had  taken  in  193  members, 
a  growth  of  unequaled  proportions  up  to  that  time.  The  Lodge  kept  steadily 
on  its  upward  course  until  a  maximum  of  340  active  members  was  reached.  Like 
most  other  of  San  Francisco  Lodges,  Parker  Lodge  suffered  from  the  general 
depression  caused  by  the  institution  in  our  midst  of  various  fraternal  and  insur- 
ance institutions  which  offered  greater  inducements  to  the  younger  element, 
and  for  a  time  stood  still  or  dropped  down  the  line.    This  Lodge  at  one  time  was 


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in  the  list  of  wealthy  Lodges,  and  had  a  big  bank,  but  bank  failures  and  sickness 
made  heavy  inroads  upon  its  finances.  Parker  Lodge  has  expended  close  upon 
$100,000  in  benefits,  and  very  large  sums  in  ministering  to  the  wants  of  needy 
brothers  and  sisters,  aiding  the  "  Home  "  and  Orphan  Asylum,  and  other  kindred 
institutions. 

Death  has  taken  from  the  list  of  charter  members  11,  one  of  whom,  Wash- 
ington Bartlett,  held  the  high  and  responsible  position  of  Governor  at  the  time 
of  his  death,  7  suspended,  5  withdrawn,  and  two  still  retain  their  membership, 
N.  T.  Root  and  Geo.  C.  Crowell.  The  Lodge  now  has  120  members,  having 
initiated  three  so  far  this  term. 


PRESENT    OFFICERS: 


Wells,  J.  A.,  N.  G. 
Crowell,  Geo.  C,  V.  G. 
Nubots,  J.  T.,  R.  S. 
Murphy,  J.  M.,  T.  S. 


Anderson  Nels 
Bassett,  C.  F. 
Baccus,  C.  J. 
Balch,  Geo.  L. 
Bond,  A. 

Borland,  J.  H.,  p.  G. 
Brenhardt,  E. 
Bowes,  W.  E. 
Bryan,  J.,  p.  g. 
Brownlee,  S. 
Capelli,  M. 
Capelll,  A. 
Compini,  E. 
Christensen,  M.  A.,  ] 
Collins,  B. 
Cope,  J.  H.,  p.g. 
Coon,  J.  R. 
Davis,  George  E. 
Crown,  D.  S..  p.g. 
Crowell,  G.  C,  p.g. 
Dean,  J.  B. 
Delmont,  F. 
Dibbern,  F.  C. 
Dondero,  C. 
Dorey,  A.  O.,  P.G. 
Dozier,  C.  A. 
Drane,  Geo. 
Drummond,  E.  E. 
Ephriam,  F. 
Fiske,  H.  G. 


Davis,  Geo.  E.,  Treas. 
Jonas,  N., Warden 
Lyle,  A.  J.,  Conductor. 
Mund,  Wm,  R.  S.  N.  G. 


Drummond,  E.  E., 

L.  S.  N.  G. 
Parmer,  L.  W.,  R.  S.  V.  G. 
Hall,  Hy.  L.  S.V.  G. 


LIST    OF    MEMBERS: 


Fortro,  J.  J. 
Forsman,  W.  T. 
Funke,  A.,  p.g. 
Gesry,  J.  L.,  p.g. 
Gill,  C.  M. 
Gorman,  W.  J.,  p.  g. 
Gray,  J.  M. 
Green,  F.  B. 
Hall,  A. 
Hall,  H. 
Halsted,  W.  A. 
Hammond,  W.  B. 
Harris,  C. 
Harrison,  R.  F. 
Hedley,  I. 
Hinkley,  O. 
Hofmann.  C.  S. 
Hofmann,  J. 
Houston,  T.  T. 
Jeffries,  M.  S. 
Johns,  J.  F. 
Josephson,  W. 
Kaucher,  F. 
Kattuchorn,  p.g. 
Kemp,  W.  A. 
Kercheral,  H.  H. 
Kercheral,  J.  L.,  p.g. 
Kinsman,  N.  W. 
Krumbeck,  O,  p.  g. 
Lake,  E.  J. 


Lambert,  C. 
Lathrope,  N.  E. 
Lawyer,  W. 
Levy,  J. 

Lyle,  A.  G.,  p.g. 
Makins,  J.  N.,  p.g. 
Martinucca,  S. 
Moore,  J 
Mund,  W.,  p.g. 
Munter,  J. 
Murphy,  J.  M.,  P.  G. 
McCrum,  H. 
McDonogh,  J. 
McGahey,  R.,  P.G. 
McGilvary,  J.  B. 
McMurray,  J.  P.,  p.  g. 
Neimann,  H. 
Nesmith,  J.  F.,  p.g. 
Nichols,  J.  F.,  P.G. 
Ogilvie,  R  C. 
Palmer,  L.  W. 
Petty,  D. 
Peterson,  J. 
Peterson,  C. 
Prochaska,  F. 
Ratto,  B.,  P.G. 
Rehwald,  C.  F. 
Richet,  A.  B.,  p.g. 
Root,  N.  T..  P.G. 
Ray,  C.  V. 


Richet  A.  B.,R.S.S. 
Steinfels,  C,  L.  S.S. 
Harris,  C,  I.  G. 
Whan,  W.  W.,  Chaplain 


Schlessinger,  Bert 
Siebecker,  L. 
Semens,  F. 
Skinner,  F.  G. 
Smith,  H.  M. 
Smith,  J.  P. 
Smith,  A.  T.,  P.  G. 
Starr,  G.  R.,  P.G. 
Steindler,  J. 
Steinfels,  C,  P.G. 
Sydurk,  S. 
Taylor,  R. 
Telfer,  W. 
Tilden.  H.  J.,  p.g. 
Ursenbock,  L.  F. 
Varnellas,  P. 
Vucanovich,  P.  L. 
Ward,  A. 
Ward,  G.  B. 
Warshawski,  J.,  p.g. 
Wells,  J.  A.,  p.g. 
Whan,  W.  W.,  p.g. 
Wickersham,  W.  H. 
White,  A.  W.,  p.g. 
Whipple,  L. 
Winthers,  J.  J. 
Wolflnger,  W.  P. 
Williams,  H. 
Young,  A.  A.,  P.G. 


Bloomfield  Lodge  No.   191,  I.  O.  O.  F. 


OLOOMFIELD  LODGE  No.  191  was  instituted  at  Valley  Ford  September  7, 
*-*  A.  D.  1871,  by  M.  W.  G.  Master  W.  H.  Hill,  with  the  following  charter 
members:  William  Hamilton,  A.  F.  Penim,  A.  C.  Woods,  S.  N.  Hudson,  Ed. 
Hare  and  William  Withrow.  In  1875  **  was  removed  from  Valley  Ford  to 
Bloomfield.  During  28  years  Bloomfield  Lodge  has  paid  out  for  sick  benefits, 
funeral  donations,  etc.,  $3,736.50.    Total  assets  $5,096.90 


LIST    OF   MEMBERS: 


Bonaiti,  A.  J.,  p.  g. 
Baswell,  J.  H. 
Brown,  F.  M. 
Boysen,  C  C 
Bianchini,  Gus 
Colburn,  B.,  p.  G. 
Colburn,  R.  P.,  p.g. 
Cockrill,  B.  T.,  p.  G. 
Cannon,  L-  L.,  p.  g. 
Cannon,  J.  P.,  P.G. 
Colburn.O.  P. 
Davison,  H.  W. 
Dellamaria,  G.  J. 


Davison,  H.  W..N.G. 


Hoag,  O.  H.,  P.  G. 
Hatton,  W.  H.,  p.  G. 
Holl,  W.  P. 
Huntley,  J. 
Hoag,  C. 
Emenegger,  F. 
Lunbaugh,  R.  A.,  p.g. 
Le  Febvre,  O.  M.,  p.  G. 
Le  Febvre,  L.  A.,  p.  g. 
Mitchell,  M.,  p.g.      • 
Jenkins,  J.  H. 
Johnson,  L. 
Johnson, H. 


Marshall,  J.  H. 
Martinelli,  O. 
McAllister,  J.  A. 
Nile,  N  P.,  p.g. 
Jones,  Walter,  p.  g. 
Petersen,  C.,  p.g. 
Oliver,  J.  S. 
Peerman,  M. 
Peoples,  J.  S. 
Roe,  W.  F. 
Shiell,  F.  R.,  P.G. 
Stanley,  J.  P.,  p.g. 
Stanley,  J.  D.,  p.  G. 


ELECTIVE   OFFICERS    FOR   THIS    TERM 
Overlin,  C,  V.  G.  Woodson,  W.  H.,  Sec. 


Stump,  J.  C,  p.G. 
Stine,  C.  E. 
Scott,  J.  A. 
Todd,  S.  J.,  p.g. 
Turner,  J.  A.  p.g. 
Woodson,  W.  H.,  P.  G. 
Warden,  C.  C,  p.g. 
Henderson,  H.  E. 
Pressley,  J.  F. 
Dillman,  C.  V. 
Overlin,  C. 


Peterson,  C.,  Treas. 


Spartan  Lodge  No.  12^,  I.  0  0.  F.,  San  Francisco. 


SPARTAN  LODGE  No.  125,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  on  Wednesday  even- 
ing, October  6,  A.  D.  1894,  by  J.  H.  Simpson,  G.  M.,  assisted  by  the  follow- 
ing named  Grand  Lodge  officers:  J.  F.  Crossett,  D.  G.  M.  pro  tern;  C.  W.  Weston, 
G.  W.  pro  tern;  F.  G.  Baird,  G.  S.  pro  tern;  G.  W.  Lemont,  G.  T.;  J.  W.  Adams, 
Grand  Marshal  pro  tern;  C.  E.  Benedict,  Grand  Guardian  pro  tern;  F.  W.  Hen- 
derson, Grand  Conductor  pro  tern,  and  M.  P.  Forbs,  Grand  Herald. 


S.  G.  McDonald, 
Noble  Grand. 


H.  F.  Rahlmann, 
Vice  Grand. 


CHARTER   MEMBERS: 


Bayle,  Johu,  p.  g. 
Baraille,  John 
Bordenave,  Jos.,  p.  g. 
Bell,  W.  T. 
Bailey,  J.  S.,  p.'g. 


Artigues,  C.  A. 
Anderson,  C.  E. 
Anderson,  Carl 
Bailey,  J.  S  ,  p.  g. 
Bayle,  John,  p.  g. 
Bavaille,  John,  p.  g. 
Bordenave,  Joseph,  P.  g. 
Bareilles,  Emile,  p.  g. 
Bareilles,  Thomas 
Bareilles,  Felix 
Bellegarde,  J.  B. 
Bas,  Prosper 
Carrere,  J.  B. 
Caubu,  Peter,  p.  g. 
Crockard,  R.  F. 
Crosby,  F.  L.,  p.  G. 


Bareilles,  Emile 
Bellegarde,  J.  B. 
Carrere.  J.  B. 
Flood,  Chas,  P.  G. 
Godfrey,  G.  B.,  p.  a. 


Kelly,  J.  P. 
Leary,  T.  O,  p.  a. 
Latapie,  Peter 
McConnell,  Andrew,  p.  g. 
Maholy,  John,  p.  G. 


LIST  OF  MEMBERS 


Cannon,  R.  F. 
Desrosier,  C.  H.,  p.  G, 
De  Wall,  B.  J. 
Davis,  J.  L. 
Duocurno,  Filbert 
Flood,  Charles,  P.  G. 
Godfrey,  G.  B..  p.  g. 
Guerin,  Ernst 
Hare,  E.  C,  p.  G. 
Hubacher,  John 
Holzinger,  William 
Hillou,  L  J. 
Kispert,  C.  F. 
Kottinger,  C.  M. 
Leary,  T.  C,  p.  g. 
Latapie,  Peter 


Laborie,  Alfred 
Legallet,  Arthur 
Ludwig,  William 
McConnell,  Andrew,  P.  g. 
McDonald,  William 
McEvoy,  J.  J. 
Milly,  Jerome 
McDonald,  S.  G. 
Meinhold,  Frederick 
Olofsson,  C.  F. 
Olympie,  Benjamin 
Peterkin,  J.  A. 
Peterson,  J.  P. 
Perkins,  T.  J. 
Petrone,  Burt 
Rahlmann,  H.  F.,  p.  g. 


Peterkin,  J.  A. 
Rahlmann,  H.  F.,  P.  G. 
Shaw,  Geo.  T.,  P.  G. 
Todd,  D.  B. 


Rasmussen.  E.  H. 
Rose,  J.  W. 
Rose,  John 
Rose,  Alexander 
Shaw,  Geo.  T.,  p.  G. 
Seiver,  W.  T.,  p.  g. 
Salles,  Bertrand 
Salomon,  I.  L. 
Steiner,  P.  F.  E. 
St.  Germes,  Jacques 
Todd,  D.  B.,  p.  g. 
Tietjen,  Henry 
Warner,  W.  J.  B.,  p,  G. 


Spartan  Lodge,  which  is  located  in  the  southern  section  of  the  city  has  a 
small  membership  owing  to  the  many  other  orders  which  have  branches  there 
with  which  it  must  compete,  but  it  endeavors  to  uphold  the  teachings  of  our 
benevolent  Order,  and  hopes  to  always  be  a  vigilant  outpost  of  Odd  Fellowship. 
During  the  five  years  of  its  existence  Spartan  Lodge  has  paid  out  about  as  much 
money  for  donations  as  for  sick  benefits,  which  may  be  considered  as  showing  the 
liberality  of  its  membership. 


Unity  Lodge  No.  131,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  San  Francisco. 


J  [NITY  LODGE  N0.131J.O.O.F.,  was  instituted  Tuesday  evening,  April  16, 
^^^  1867,  with  seven  charter  members,  whose  names  are  as  follows:  R.  W.  Coffin, 
P.  G.;  S.  D.  Ingram,  P.  G. ;  James  Laws,  P.  G. ;  G.  Tinker,  P.  G. ;  J.  Bernard,  S. 
Cohen  and  Morris  Colman.  Two  of  the  charter  members  still  retain  their  mem- 
bership, viz,  R.  W.  Coffin,  P.  G.,  and  S.  D.  Ingram,  P.  G. 

The  first  officers  of  Unity  Lodge  elected  were:  N.  G.,  James  Laws;  V.  G., 
G.  Tinker;  Rec.  Sec,  R.  W.  Coffin;  Treasurer,  J.  Bernard. 

This  Lodge  during  the  thirty-two  years,  which  have  elapsed  since  its  organ- 
ization, has  admitted  to  membership  513  members.  The  present  membership  is 
174.  Unity  Lodge  has  paid  out  for  relief  and  charity  $52,882.  The  sum  of  $6,854 
has  been  paid  to  one  invalid  brother,  for  the  benefit  of  his  family. 


R.  L.  Simpson, 
Recording  Secretary. 


Geo.  W.  Lemont, 
Treasurer. 


S.  G.  Cheever, 
Financial  Secretary. 


George  W.  Lemont,  P.  G.,  has  been  Treasurer  of  Unity  Lodge  for  16  years, 
consecutively,  and  S.  G.  Cheever  has  held  the  office  of  Financial  Secretary  for  17 
years.  Of  the  members  of  Unity  Lodge  there  is  one  Past  Grand  Master,  viz,  Wm. 
H.  Barnes,  P.  G.  M.,  of  the  State  of  Georgia.  C.  W.  Dannals  (now  deceased)  who 
was  Grand  Master  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  California  in  1870-71,  was  also  a  mem- 
ber of  this  Lodge.  Also  three  Past  Grand  Patriarchs,  viz,  E.  H.  Black,  P.  G.  P. 
for  the  year  1883,  J.  F.  Crosett,  P.  G.  P.  for  1887,  and  W.  H.  Barnes.  Brothers 
Black  and  Crosett  are  also  Past  Brigadier  Generals  of  the  Patriarchs  Militant  of 
California,  and  Past  Presidents  of  the  Veteran  Odd  Fellows.  Brother  W.  H. 
Barnes  is  Past  Grand  Patriarch  and  Past  Grand  Representative;  he  has  been 
Grand  Scribe  for  six  years.  Brother  Barnes  is  the  oldest  Fraternal  Society 
journalist  in  the  world. 


2S4 


GARDEN    CITY    LODGE    NO.    142,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


Since  its  organization  the  Lodge  has  met  Tuesday  evening  of  each  week  at 
the  hall  on  Sixteenth  and  Valencia  streets.  The  officers  of  Unity  Lodge  for  the 
term  ending  December  30,  1899,  are  as  follows: 


Thatcher,  C.  R.,  J.  P.  G. 
French,  W.  J.,  N.  G. 
Prechtel,  Geo.  P.,  V.  G. 
Simpson,  R.  L.,  Rec.  Sec'y. 
Cheever,  S.  G.,  Fin.  Sec'y. 


PRESENT  OFFICERS: 


Lemont,  Geo.  W.,  Treas. 
Larimer,  A.  W.,  Warden 
Robinson,  T-  M.,  Con. 
Cosbie,  H.  S.  C,  O.  G. 
Doherty,  Daniel,  I.  G. 


Mohr,  H.  A.,  R.  S.  N.  G. 
Archer,  Edw'd,  L.  S.  N.  G. 
Davis,  E.  J..R.  S.  V.  G. 
McDonald,  J. W.,  L.  S.  V.  G. 
Smith,  I.  M.,  R.  S.  S. 


Thompson,  S.  F.,  L.  S.  S. 
Crosett,  J.  F.,  Chaplain 
Fabian,  B.  W.,  Organist 


IJST  OF   MEMBERS: 


Allan,  J.  W.,  p.  g. 
Barnes,  Wm.  H.,  p.  g.  m. 
Black,  Ed.  H.,  P.  g. 
Bicknell,  J.  W.,  p.  G. 
Brower,  Henry  O.,  p.  g. 
Cambridge,  A.,  p.  g. 
Campbell,  James,  p.  g. 
Cheever,  S.  G.,  p.  g. 
Coffin,  R.  W.,  p.  G. 
Corbett,  J.  C  F.,  p.  u. 
Cox,  John  H.,p.  G. 
Crosett,  Jas.  F.,  p.  g. 
Davis,  Edgar  J.,  p.  G. 
Davis,  Geo.  M.,  p.  G. 
Davis,  Jos.  A.,  p.  G. 
Dross,  C.  R.  T.,  p.  G. 
Dubois,  Wm.  E.,  p.  g. 
Duley,  F.  P.,  p.  g. 
Edwards,  John,  p.  g. 
Edwards,  Wm.,  p.  g. 
Farnham,  Jas.  G.,  p.  g. 
Fillmore,  Fred,  p.  G. 
Gibbons,  Chas.  P.,  p.  g. 
Henderson,  Duncan,  p.  G. 
Henermann,  G.  E.,  p.  g. 
Holcomb,  Geo.  W.,  p.  g. 
Howe,  Robert,  p.  g. 
Howell,  Thomas,  p.  G. 
Ingram,  S.  D.,  p.  g. 
Larimer,  A.  W.,  p.  g. 
Lemont,  Geo.  W.,  p.  g. 
Lyons,  J.  M.  J.,  p.  g. 
Martin,  Willard  P.,  p.  G. 
Mohr,  Henry  A.,  p.  G. 
Osborn,  Geo.  W,,  p.  g. 
Robertson,  Jas.  H.,  P.  G. 
Robinson,  J.  M.,  p.  G. 
Seagrave,  Ed.  F.,  p.  g. 
Skelly,  John  F.,  p,  g. 
Spinney,  S.  C,  P.  g. 
Shufelt,  Wm.  J.,  p.  g. 
Thomas,  Wm.  A.,  p.  g 
Torry,  James,  p.  g. 
Thomson,  Thomas,  p.  G. 


Thatcher,  C.  R  ,  p.  g. 
Watson,  Dudley  L.,  p.  g. 
Whims,  Hiram,  p.  g. 
Williams,  Wm.  H.,  p.  g. 
Anderson,  Jerome  A.,  M.D. 
Anderson,  Chas.  R. 
Arnold,  Herbert  E. 
Archer,  Edward 
Bacmeister,  F.  C. 
Bailey,  John 
Barnes,  W.  W. 
Brace,  Nathan 
Brace,  Wm.  A. 
Bradley,  Chas.  J. 
Braley,  Chas.  F. 
Broderick,  J.  T. 
Brown,  Geo.  L. 
Bryant,  Geo. 
Canfill,  Elmer  O. 
Chapman,  Frank  F. 
Cooley,  Arthur  S. 
Cosbie,  H.  S.  C. 
Costamagna,  Peter 
Davis,  David  A. 
Dawes,  W.  A. 
Desimone,  S. 
Doherty,  Daniel 
Drysdale,  M.  W. 
Eiben,  J.  H.  E. 
Evans,  Aaron 
Evans,  J.  M. 
Fabian,  Benj.  W. 
Faithful,  E. 
Fisher,  Rev.  Philip  A. 
Fifield,  D.  B. 
Fielder,  J.  A. 
Fowler,  John 
French,  Will  J.,  N.  G. 
Gardner,  Casper  J. 
Gitsham,  Charles 
Goodwin,  Geo.  W. 
Goss,  Alfred  F. 
Grant,  R.  P. 
Gray,  Ed.  w. 


Hagan,  James 
Hale,  Fred  M. 
Hanna,  Adam 
Hastings,  Frank  W. 
Hays,  Wm.  C. 
Heiman,  Christ 
Henermann,  Geo.  A. 
Hiiickley,  Wm.  C. 
Hotte,  Geo. 
Hudson,  John  H. 
Igo,  James 
Irwin,  W.  F. 
Jacobson,  Dr.  Iver 
Johnson,  Andrew 
Johnson,  Charles 
Jones,  Herbert 
Kennett,  Luther  W. 
Kinney,  Arthur  E. 
Kirsch,  Emil 
Klinkenborge,  Henrv 
Landon,  F.  P. 
Lapierre,  John  M. 
Larimer,  James  L. 
Larsen,  Hans 
Larsen,  M   P. 
Larsen,  Ole 
Lawless,  John  M. 
Lenhart,  O.  E. 
Lenterdt,  C.  T. 
Lemraer,  Edwin  F. 
Lindemann,  J.  H. 
Lindsay,  Wm.  R 
Loderhose,  Henry  C. 
Long,  Robt.  S. 
Lucas,  Fred  A. 
Luther,  Geo.  E. 
Luttringer,  R.  J. 
Mariani,  Stephen 
Marks,  W.  W. 
Marshall,  Robt.  L.  H. 
Murray,  John 
McDonald,  Jno.  W. 
Mcintosh,  Robert 
McKinney,  B.  H. 


Moote,  Sam'l 
Mordhorst,  John  C. 
Mudgett,  W.  N. 
Newell,  Thos.  P. 
Neilson,  Christ  N. 
Noble,  Wm. 
Norris,  H.  J. 
Parsson,  Peter 
Pepin,  James 
Porter,  W.  F. 
Prechtel,  Geo.  P.,  v.  g. 
Price,  Wm. 
Potter,  Chas.  A. 
Reynolds,  C. 
Rothweiler,  Chas. 
Rogers,  Francis  E. 
Sage,  Harvey  E. 
Sankey,  Jeremiah 
Sandberg,  John 
Simpson,  Robt.  L.,  R.  s. 
Schubert,  Aug. 
Schutte,  D. 
Schweitzer,  Jacob 
Sephton,  Hugh 
Smith,  Ivy  M 
Spaulding,  N.  H. 
Spence,  Wm.  E. 
Southgate,  Geo.  E. 
Spott,  L.  H. 
Stewart,  J.  W. 
Stone,  W.  H. 
Strock,  Henry  J. 
Thompson,  John 
Thompson,  S.  F. 
Timbrell,  J.  B. 
Tonjes,  Martin 
Vizard,  Henry  H 
Von  Harten,  L. 
Wagner,  John,  M.  D. 
Wallin,  J.  A   L. 
Workman,  Chas.  H. 
Young, John  C. 


Garden  City  Lodge  No.  142,  I.  0.  0.  F.,  San  Jose. 


/^JARDEN  CITY  LODGE  No.  142,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  on  March  20, 
^-^  1868,  by  the  following  grand  officers,  viz:  Charles  N.  Fox,  Grand  Master; 
J.  A.  McClean,  Grand  Warden;  J.  Rodgers  Johnson,  Grand  Secretary;  Louis 
Sohr,  Grand  Treasurer;  J.  H.  Gregory,  Grand  Guardian;  D.  B.  Woolf,  Grand 
Marshal.  The  following  were  the  charter  members,  viz:  R.  S.  Carter,  J.  P. 
Backesto,  F.  T.  Risdon,  A.  P.  Hulse,  G.  W.  Kneedler;  C.  C.  Cook,  H.  E.  Hills, 
R.  Scott,  C.  W.  Pomeroy,  D.  J.  Porter,  C.  G.  Button  and  John  H.  Gordon.  Of 
the  twelve  charter  members,  four  are  now  active  members  of  the  Lodge. 

Much  interest  has  been  taken  by  the  Lodge  in  degree  work,  the  efficiency 
of  which  has  been  recognized  by  the  Grand  Lodge  before  whom  the  degree 
staff  of  the  Lodge  has  exemplified  the  degrees  on  more  than  one  occasion,  re- 
ceiving as  a  tribute  of  their  work  engrossed  resolutions  under  the  seal  of  the 


GARDEN    CITY    LODGE    NO.     142,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


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Grand  Lodge.  P.  F.  Gosbey,  one  of  its  members,  has  been  honored  by  being 
elected  Grand  Master  of  the  jurisdiction  for  the  year  1895-96,  and  who  was 
subsequently  sent  as  Grand  Representative  to  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge. 

Since  its  institution  516  names  appear  upon  its  record  of  membership,  and 
at  present  there  are  276  active  members.  The  Lodge  is  not  only  proud  of  its 
record  for  degree  work,  but  is  gratified  to  know  that  it  has  been  instrumental  in 
carrying  out  the  teachings  and  precepts  of  the  Order,  by  caring  for  the  sick  and 
distressed,  and  dispensing  charity  in  the  channels  of  Odd  Fellowship. 

During  its  existence  the  following  amounts  have  been  expended:  Sick 
benefits,  $38,991.66;  funeral  expenses,  $7,792.51;  charity,  $3,134.13;  widows  and 


P.  F.  Gosbey,  Past  Grand  Master 


orphans,  $3,204.42;  nurse  hire,  $1,133.75;  current  expenses,  $33,824.89;  regalia, 
$1,183.90,  making  a  total  expenditure  to  June  30,  1899,  $89,265.31.  The  assets 
of  the  Lodge  consist  of  1,415  shares  of  the  capital  stock  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Hall 
Association  of  San  Jose,  furniture  and  paraphernalia,  making  a  total  valuation 
of  $15,708. 

The  following  are  the  present  officers  of  the  Lodge,  viz:  W.  E.  Coombs, 
A.  P.  G.;  W.  N.  Plummer,  N.  G.;  C.  H.  Ward,  V.  G.;  A.  C.  Bates,  Rec.  Sec; 
J.  R.  Bailey,  Fin.  Sec;  J.  J.  Cherrie,  Treas.;  H.  B.  Fisher,  Warden;  F.  A.  Tanner, 
Cond.;  W.  C.  Hardy,  O.  G.;  J.  B.  Wyatt,  I.  G.;  C.  M.  Barker,  R.  S.  N.  G.;  R.  A. 
Anderson,  L.  S.  N.  G.;  A.  C.  Shoup,  R.  S.  V.  G.;  S.  C.  Maynard,  L.  S.  V.  G.; 
R.  C.  Andrus,  R.  S.  S.;  L.  A.  Lombard,  L.  S.  S. ;  J.  L.  Vanderwerker,  Chap.; 
S.  E.  Moreland,  P.  F.  Gosbey  and  F.  E.  Smith,  Trustees. 


R   L.   TURPIN, 

Noble  Grand  of  Pacific  Lodge  No.  155 
Brother  Turpin  was  born  in  Lebanon,  Pennsylvania,  in  1847.  At  the 
early  age  of  seventeen  he  enlisted  in  the  Union  Army.  After  serving  for  the  time 
of  his  enlistment  in  the  Infantry,  he  reenlisted  in  the  21st  Pennsylvania  Cavalry, 
where  he  served  until  the  end  of  the  Civil  War.  At  the  close  of  the  War  he  learned 
the  trade  of  miller.  He  was  initiated  as  an  Odd  Fellow  in  Valley  Lodge  No. 
636  in  his  native  place,  January  12,  1871.  Following  the  course  of  empire  in 
its  westward  way,  he  moved  to  Cleveland,  Ohio,  in  May,  1871,  where  he  was 
engaged  in  the  Iron  and  Bessemer  Steel  Works  for  three  years. 


F.  L.  Turpin,  Noble  Grand  Pacific  Lodge 

In  1874  he  arrived  in  Nevada  and  engaged  in  mining.  The  same  year  he 
came  to  San  Francisco  and  entered  the  hotel  business.  He  was  one  of  the  or- 
ganizers and  is  a  director  of  the  Columbian  Banking  Company.  He  joined 
California  Lodge  No.  1,  and  in  1897  he  joined  Pacific  Lodge  No.  155.  To  this 
Lodge  he  has  proposed  thirty-one  candidates.  He  is  a  member  of  Golden  Gate 
Encampment,  a  Patriarch  Militant  and  a  member  of  Loyal  Rebekah  Lodge, 
Vice-President  of  the  Relief  Committee,  and  is  a  quiet,  dignified,  broad-minded 
man,  and  an  active  Odd  Fellow. 


Pacific  Lodge  No.   ijj,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

T^)ACIFIC  LODGE,  No.  155,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  on  Thursday  evening,  March 
^-»  25th,  A.  D.  1869,  by  C.  S.  Haswell,  M.  \V.  G.  M.,  assisted  by  the  following 
named  Grand  Lodge  officers:  Charles  N.  Fox,  P.  G.  M.,  acting  as  R.  W.  D.  G.  M., 
pro  tern.;  John  B.  Harmon,  R.  W.  G.  W. ;  T.  Rodgers  Johnson,  R.  W.  G.  S.,  and 
Henry  B.  Brooks,  R.  W.  G.  T.  The  charter  members  were  the  following  named 
fifty-four  brothers  : 


Argall,  John 

Dexter,  G.M. 

Litton,  Wm.  H. 

Sutherland,  Robert 

Bohen,  Geo.  T. 

P.G. 

Dyson,  Geo.  A. 

Morrill,  O.  C, 

P.G. 

Scott,  Wm.  G. 

Benson.  James 

P.G. 

Eaton,  Alex., 

P.G. 

Mann,  Chas.  H. 

Storrs,  C.  H., 

Bartlett,  Columbus, 

P.G. 

Gilmore,  John  H., 

P.G. 

McLaren,  Daniel, 

P.G. 

Thomas,  S.  A 

Bestor,  Henry  T. 

George,  Henry  C. 

Nolte,  Louis  H., 

P.G. 

Taylor,  Wm.  H. 

Beckman,  Chas.  H. 

Hicks,  Daniel, 

P.G. 

Park,  F.  A., 

PG. 

Winterburn,  Joseph,  P.G 

Bogle,  Joseph  H. 

Hunter,  David 

Pierce,  James  M. 

Wyman,  John  A. 

Birch,  Wm.  H. 

Henderson,  John,  Jr. 

Plummer,  John  A.,  J 

r. 

Weston,  Chas.  W. 

Brodie,  James 

Henderson,  James 

Kollmyer,  Wm.  A., 

P.G. 

Wright,  Alfred 

Conrad,  Wm.  A. 

Henderson,  Wm. 

Ross,  Thomas 

Weston,  S.  W. 

Castle,  Charles 

Iredale,  A.  S., 

P.G. 

Richardson,  Wm.  L. 

Ward,  Edward 

Carter,  Henry 

Johnson,  Peter 

Spooner,  John  P. 

Woodson,  Joseph  A. 

Cooper,  Eben  B. 

Langley,  Wm.  A., 

P.G. 

Shanabrook,  I.  L. 

Ziegler,  J.  L-,                 P.G. 

Dick,  Robert 

Langley,  Charles, 

P.G. 

O.  C.  Morrii.l,  Treasurer. 


E.  B.  Cooper,  Fin.  Sec. 


Of  the  fifty-four  charter  members,  fifteen  retain  their  membership,  a  majority  of 
whom  are  regular  attendants  at  Lodge  meetings.  The  Lodge  motto  being  "  Quality  in 
preference  to  quantity,"  progress  in  membership  was  not  as  rapid  as  it  otherwise  might 
have  been,  but  a  gradual  growth  was  made,  which  insured  a  maximum  of  respectability 
and  usefulness.  At  no  time  exceeding  two  hundred  and  four  in  membership,  from  that 
point  decreasing  (owing  to  a  few  years  of  distress  and  suffering  from  business  depression) 
until,  in  July,  1898,  the  total  membership  was  one  hundred  and  thirty-nine;  since  then, 
by  the  energetic  work  of  the  officers,  the  membership  has  again  taken  an  upward  turn, 
now  numbering  one  hundred  and  seventy,  showing  a  gain  of  thirty-one  within  the  twelve 
months  ending  June  30th,  1899. 


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PACIFIC    LODGE    No.    155.    I-   O.  O.  F. 


During  the  thirty  years  of  its  existence,  Pacific  Lodge  has  paid  out :  for  sick  benefits, 
$50,146;  for  funeral  benefits,  $7,860,  and  donations,  for  the  relief  of  others  than  our  own 
members,  $4,470,  and  also  contributed  $4,034  toward  the  support  of  the  Odd  Fellows' 
Library,  making  a  total  of  $62,470;  and  has  cash  assets  on  hand  ot  $6,600. 

It  must  be  a  source  of  gratification  to  the  members  to  look  back  upon  such  a  record. 
In  consideration  of  these  facts,  and  remembering  also  that  Pacific  is  but  a  small  Lodge, 
the  average  membership  for  the  thirty  years  being  about  one  hundred  and  sixty,  who  can 
deny  the  beneficent  working  of  our  beloved  Order,  which,  with  open  hand,  is  constantly 
bringing  help  to  the  needy,  and  comfort  to  the  suffering  and  distressed. 

To  the  Odd  Fellow  who  is  conversant  with  the  history  of  Odd  Fellowship  in  San 
Francisco,  nothing  further  need  be  said.  To  him  who  has  not  yet  entered  within  its 
hallowed  portals,  and  is  still  lingering  upon  its  threshhold,  or  who  may  be  inquiring 
"Whether  any  good  thing  can  come  out  of  Nazareth  ?  "  we  would  say,  "  Come  and  see." 

LIST   OF  MEMBERS: 


Achilles,  Thomas 

Davies,  Stephen  T. 

Jacobs,  Leon 

Rednall,  W.  W., 

P.G. 

Argall,  John 

Donaldson,  Adam 

Kelly,  Lewis 

Roberts,  John 

Anker,  Gutenberg  H, 

Dyer,  Richard  W. 

Keyes,  Arthur  T. 

Roberts,  R.  H. 

Anderson,  James  H. 

Edmonds,  William 

King,  Charles  J. 

Russell,  John  S. 

Anderson,  Christen 

Ernst,  Henry 

Kinne,  C.  Mason 

Rein,  John  W. 

Ashworth,  Freder'k  D. 

Evans,  Chester  H., 

P.G. 

Kress,  A.  H. 

Scott,  William  G. 

Ashworth,  Frank  P. 

Emerson,  David 

Kurlbaum,  William  H. 

Sellers,  James  C, 

P.G. 

Baird,  Robert  H., 

P.G. 

Eastwood,  Joseph 

Knoche,  William  D. 

Steeuberg,  C.  E. 

Benson,  James, 

P.G. 

Elsassar,  Charles  C. 

Kahn,  Julius 

Smith,  Clement, 

P.G. 

Bevilokway,  L-  M. 

Fothergill,  James 

Kahn,  Berthold 

Steiger,  Alexander 

Birch.William  H., 

P.G. 

Furhman.  W.  F. 

Leale,  John 

Stewart,  James  F. 

Bohen,  George  T., 

P.G. 

Fauser,  William 

Long,  Herman 

Sutherland.  A.  J., 

P.G. 

Brackett,  Eugene, 

P.G. 

Fauser,  George 

McAfee,  William 

Schirman,  R.  J. 

Bridgeman,  J.W., 

P.G. 

Fauser,  John 

McFarland,  B.  S., 

P.G. 

Story,  James  F. 

Beegle,  Charles  W. 

George,  Henry  C, 

P.G. 

McKenzie,  J.  H., 

P.G. 

Suttr,  Harry  S. 

Brodie,  James 

Gilmore,  John  H., 

P.G. 

McKenzie,  Elmer  E. 

Schade,  Henry 

Bruns,  Henry  H. 

Glidden,  J.  C. 

McLean,  Alexander  D. 

Stevenson,  John, 

P.G. 

Braese,  Adolph  A.  L. 

Gordon,  Henry  G., 

P.G. 

Malcomson,  Thos., 

P.G. 

Smith,  Edward  W. 

Burns,  James  S. 

Graham,  Joseph 

Mark,  Cecil  W. 

Sassoe,  Paul 

Burke,  James  C 

Gre#n,  Edward, 

P.G. 

Manson,  James 

Steinmeyer,  Franklin 

1 

Beard,  James  N  ,  Rev 

Gallagher,  Fred.  R. 

Mever,  Frederich  H. 

Stephens.  Charles  A. 

Cedar  bloom,  John 

Graupner,  A.  E. 

Moffitt,  John  W. 

P.G. 

Speck,  John  H. 

Chylstrand,  Adolph 

Hansen,  Charles  R. 

Morrill,  O.  C, 

P.G. 

Tilton,  W.  H. 

Clark,  Joseph  B. 

Hansen,  Matthias 

Minaker,  A.  W. 

Thompson,  John, 

P.G. 

Crawford,  Orlin  W., 

P.G. 

Harris,  John  F., 

P.G. 

Matthews,  Samuel  B. 

Thompson,  C.  A. 

Cooper,  Eben  B., 

P.G. 

Harris,  Matthew 

Magoon,  Oscar  S. 

Turpin,  Frederick  L. 

Clausen,  Wm.  H, 

P.G. 

Harris.  Solomon 

Meyer,  P.  H., 

P.G. 

Thelen,  Charles  J. 

Cleary,  August  L. 

Haughwout,  T., 

P.G. 

Macdonald,  T.  H. 

Turpin,  A.  W., 

P.G. 

Cone,  James  E. 

Harkness,  Edward 

Matson,  Nels  M. 

Versolovich,  Vincent 

Curran,  Daniel  J. 

Henderson,  Wm. 

Noble,  John 

Vance,  Samuel  H. 

Cedarbloom,  A.  R., 

P.G. 

Hensley,  Charles  P. 

Nolte,  Louis  H., 

P.G. 

Wagner,  Anton  P. 

Christensen  .Enavolc 

1 

Holmes,  EUis  A., 

P.G. 

Nopander,  Louis  N. 

Webb,  George 

Cant,  William  Henry 

Holladay,  Sam.  W. 

Nimmrat,  Ferdinand 

Winterburn,  Jos., 

P.G. 

Cooper,  Charles  E., 

P.G. 

Hewitt,  Edward  T. 

O'Brien,  Thos.  V., 

P.G. 

Williams,  Edward 

Carson,  Franklin  M. 

Hatch,  Wm.  F. 

Peterson,  Oliver  J. 

Wooster,  Fletcher  L. 

Cameron,  Edward  M, 

Hardin,  John  T. 

Parker,  Francis 

Wishart,  W.  A. 

Cate,  H.  A. 

Higgins,  Frederick  E 

Peterson,  Hans 

Williams,  R.  O. 

Darling,  Frank  H., 

P.G. 

Hotchkiss,  M   E., 

P  G. 

Pierce,  James  M. 

Wright,  George 

Darling,  George  L., 

Jackson,  T.  W., 

P.G. 

Plummer,  John  A.,  J 

r. 

Wallin,  Gustaf 

Dickson,  John, 

P.G. 

Jorgensen,  Alfred  T. 

Parrish,  Henry  A. 

Wood,  Joseph  M. 

Davies,  James  D., 

P.G. 

Jeffress,  Albert 

Parrish,  Ellis  H. 

Whitehead,  Joseph  A 

Dyer,  George  H. 

Tensen.  Jens  M. 

Pierce,  John  K. 

Winterburn,  J.  Chas. 

Dean,  Edgar  M. 

Jacob,  Henry 

Ralston,  Henry 

Zierenberg,  Franz  A. 

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Ophir  Lodge  No.  171,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  San  Francisco. 

/~\PHIR  LODGE  No.  171,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  on  June  17,  1870,  with 
^>^  the  following-  named  16  charter  members:  R.  M.  Black,  Z.  Birdsall,  L 
Eppinger,  W.  F.  Foster,  J.  Hanson,  M.  M.  Baldwin,  H.  J.  Hartnagel,  C.  S. 
Healy,  L.  Soher,  G.  E.  Sloss,  T.  Stevenson,  J.  C.  Sargent,  J.  W.  Burnham,  T.  K. 
Wilson,  J.  W.  Winters  and  D.  B.  Woolf.    Of  the  charter  members  five  are  living, 


S.    MORRIS, 

Trustee. 

and  still  hold  their  membership.     During  the  period  of  its  existence,  a  little  less 

than  30  years,  Ophir  Lodge  has  paid  out  for 

Sick  Benefits   $35,703 .  76 

Funeral  Benefits  and  Expenses 5,399.40 

General   Relief  Committee 791 .  54 

Odd  Fellows'  Library 3,960.00 

Donations 3,096 .  55 

Our  Present  Assets  are 6,630 .  38 

With  a  membership  of  107  at  the  present  time,  the  record  of  Ophir  Lodge 

is  one  of  which  we  are  justly  proud,  and  inspires  us  with  complete  confidence  for 

the  future.    The  good  we  have  accomplished  in  visiting  and  helping  those  of  our 


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OPHIR    LODGE    NO.    171,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


Order,  who,  through  no  fault  of  theirs,  have  required  assistance,  has  served  to 
show  us  more  plainly  the  path  of  duty  and  the  lines  along  which  we  can  accom- 
plish the  most  good.  In  our  intercourse  with  the  world  at  large  we  have  en- 
deavored to  keep  before  us  the  emblazoned  motto  on  our  banner  of  Friendship, 
Love  and  Truth,  and  to  our  friends  wishing  to  unite  with  us,  we  would  gladly 
extend  the  hand  of  Friendship. 


LIST  OF  MEMBERS 


Ashim,  J.  B. 
Black,  R.  M.,  p.  G. 
Birdsall,  Z. 
Baum,  G. 
Berry,  E. 
Brown,  J.  O. 
Brown,  J.  B. 
Balzarini,  C. 
Burgess,  J.  E.,  p.  g. 
Bohm,  H.  R.,  p.  G. 
Boyle,  G.  E. 
Currie,  F.  P. 
Crane,  C.  H. 
Collier,  G.  W. 
Clark,  G.  W. 
Drew.  H.  M 
Daly,  J.  R.,  P.  G. 
Dowle.  W.  G.,  P.  G. 
Epinger,  L. 
Ferrini,  J. 
Froment,  M.  A. 
Froment,  M.  A.,  Jr. 
Ford,  W.  O. 
Geist,  W. 
Gianini,  J. 
Griflths,  D.  R. 
German,  A.  H. 


Goldsack,  A.  A. 
Hanson,  S.,  P.  G. 
Heineberg,  L.  G.  M. 
Henderson,  W.  E. 
Howlett,  J.  C,  P.  G. 
Hovey,  A.,  P.  G. 
Hall,  G.  W. 
Hottel,  J.  W. 
Hughes,  D.  G. 
Harris,  L  A. 
Irvine,  W.B. 
Iverson,  P.  A. 
Jacobson,  M. 
Johnson,  F. 
Johnson,  C.  A. 
Johnson,  N.  P. 
Johnson,  G.  A. 
Johnston,  J. 
Jones,  E   I.,  P.  G. 
Jaeger,  F.  W.,  p.  g. 
Knell,  R. 
Kerr,  T. 
Kerr,  D.,  p.  g. 
King,  G.  J.,  P.  G. 
Lillystrand,  A. 
Leonard,  J.  W. 
Lucas,  I.  S. 


Low,  G   B. 
Low,  T.  G. 
Low,  J.  C. 
Leek,  G.  W.,  P.  G. 
Lincoln,  A.  L. 
Mathers,  W.  H. 
Martinoni,  E. 
Matson,  W. 
Meese,  C,  p.  G. 
McMahon,  J. 
McDonald,  H.  F.,  P.  G. 
Morris,  A.  T.,  P.  G. 
Morrow,  T. 
Morrison,  A.  F. 
Morrison,  J.  R.,  P.  G. 
Nelson,  T. 
Nielsen,  J.  C,  p.  g. 
Noffsinger,  W.  A.,  p.  g. 
Peterson,  J. 
Plath,  A.,  p.  g. 
Peabodv,  D.,  p.  g. 
Perry,  A.  E. 
Roy.  J.  A. 
Reid,  J. 
Rae,  J. 

Russell,  J.  B.,  p.  g. 
Reese.  J.  W. 


Roebuck,  T.  G. 
Sartori,  A.  P. 
Stevenson,  T.,  p.  g. 
Sundberg,  P.  G. 
Spooner,  J.  F. 
Smith,  H. 
Swanson,  A. 
Schock,  G.  R. 
Tilden,  C  L.,  p.  g. 
Troutt,  J.  M  ,  P.  g. 
Thompson,  F.  W. 
Tompkins,  M.  J. 
Vickerson.  J.  M. 
Vibert,  P. 
Warfield,  R.  H. 
Woolf,  D.  B.,  P.  G. 
Wally,  C.  C,  p.  G. 
Wetmore,  W.  N. 
Whiteley.  J.  W. 
Watson,  O,  p.  G. 
Wilson,  H. 
Westerberg.  A.  E. 
Warren,  T.  H.,  p.  G 
Waldron,  J.,  p.  G. 
Wolfln,  A.,  p  G. 
Walker,  F.  A. 


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Occidental  Lodge  No.  179,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

SAN   FRANCISCO 


ACCIDENTAL  LODGE  No.  179  I.  O.  O.  F.  was  instituted  in  Covenant  Hall, 
^^  Odd  Fellows'  Building,  San  Francisco,  on  Friday  evening,  September  16, 
1870,  by  C.  W.  Darinals,  M.  W.  Grand  Master,  assisted  by  H.  S.  Hyland,  District 
Deputy  Grand  Master;  H.  B.  Brooks,  Grand  Treasurer;  Lewis  Soher,  Past 
Grand,  Acting  Grand  Secretary;  A.  J.  Gunnison,  Past  Grand  Representative, 
Acting  Grand  Warden;  F.  P.  Dann,  Past  Grand,  Acting  Grand  Marshal;  G.  C. 
Walker,  Past  Grand,  Acting  Grand  Guardian. 


Thos.  Tippett, 
Recording  Secretary. 


A.  H.  Bostick, 
Financial  Secretary. 


A.  S.  Wisswell, 
Treasurer. 


The  charter  members  were: 


Thos.  H.  Brooks,  P.  G. 
Chas.  B.  Putnam,  P.  G. 
W.  F.  Dorrance,  P.  G. 
D.  W.  Grant 


O.  P.  Robie 
D.  G.  Smith 
J.  M.  Burstell 
A.  Ludorfl 


S.  S.  Burt 
A.  McBoyle 
W.  G.  Halstead 
C  G.  Jones 


J.  A.  Haugh 
John  Landers,  Jr. 
S.  L.  Hartmeyer 
C  E.  Cloyes 


The  following  officers  were  elected  and  installed  to  hold  office  for  the  term 
ending  December  31,  1870: 


T.  H.  Brooks,  Noble  Grand 

O.  R.  Robie,  Vice  Grand 

D.  C  Smith,  Recording  Secretary 


J.  M.  Burtsell,  Permanent  Secretary  7*J*'J*S!££, 
A.  Ludorff,  Treasurer 


[-Trustees 
W.  F.  Dorrance] 


The  appointed  officers  were: 


W.  G.  Halstead,  Warden 

A.  McBoyle,  Conductor 

A.  S.  Coffman,  Inside  Guardian 


D.  W.  Grant,  R.  S.  to  N.  G. 
W.  F.  Dorrance,  L.  S.  to  N.  G. 
S.  S.  Burt,  R.  S.  to  V.  G. 


S.  L.  Hartmeyer,  L.  S.  to  V.  G. 
R.  Frank  Clark,  R.  S.  S. 
J.  Minor  Taylor,  L.  S.  S. 
C  B.  Putnam,  J.  P.  G. 


Dispensations  having  been  granted  by   the   M.   W.    Grand   Master,   twelve 
candidates  were  proposed,  elected  and  initiated,  and  one  as  nonaffiliate. 
Names  of  the  members  in  good  standing: 


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Wm.  J.  Atthowe 
William  E.  Aber 
Wolter  M.  Allen 
John  T.  Adcock 
K.  Atthowe 
Clarence  B.  Bailey 
R.  L.  C.  Barnes 
Ashland  H.  Bostick 
Forest  H.  Blanding 
David  Bet  wick 
Merritt  B.  Bostick 
Edgar  W.  Briggs 
Robert  Brown 
Amasa  F.  Bryant 
T.  E.  Beadwell 
D.  R.  Bacus 
C.  R.  Belz 
Robert  Christie 
Theodore  N.  Clough 
Charles  E.  Cloyes 
Edward  B.  Coon 
Alonzo  Coffin 
H.  E.  Callender 
W.  G.  Campbell 
William  F.  Dorrance 
John  Dunn 
Martin  Dow 
Charles  E.  Doughty 
George  E.  Davis 
John  O.  Doane 


Henry  J.  Eaton 
Emile  Elmquest 
William  T.  France 
Daniel  G.  Fraser 
Arthur  J.  Foster 
William  Grasshoff 
Charles  H.  Gerrine 
Robert  Grasshoff 
C.  H.  Godfrey 
James  Gardner 
Willard  G.  Halstaad 
Kdward  H.  Houghton 
John  W.  Hamilton 
Wm.  W.  Hanscom 
Paul  Heinecke 
Joseph  J.  Hilton 
J.  L.  Hupinan 
H.  Hansen 
J.  D.  Harman 
Stephen  D.  Ives 
Frederick  G.  James 
Charles  M.  Jenkins 
Peter  C  Jurs 
Charles  J.  Kaighin 
William  Leviston 
T.  B.  Longley 
Covnelius  Leonard 
John  Landers 
Thomas  Lewis 
Thomas  Longworth 


L.  R.  Larzelere 
Edward  T.  Morris 
William  Martin 
Alexander  McBoyle 
George  W.  Mack 
Charles  V.  Manner 
John  E.  Markley 
Frederick  S.  Mayhew 
Thaddeus  H.  Mead 
William  Millner 
John  J.  McDonald 
James  L.  Mosher 
James  McKinley 
J.  B.  Morris 
N.  J.  McKibbon 
David  Newell 
Arthur  D.  Newell 
Louis  Oesterman 
John  Olsen 
Charles  S.  Peck 
Wm.  G.  Piller 
William  Patterson 
Hans  Peterson 
J.  N.  Paulsen 
G.  V.  Petersen 
Edward  R.  Rockwell 
Edward  B.  Read 
Thomas  D.  Riodan 
S.  H.  Richards 
Wm.  S.  Rea 


J.  P.  Raymond,  Jr. 
Amasa  B.  Sampson 
Henry  T.  Scott 
A.J.  Stangenberger 
Aloert  R.  Steinbnng 
Samuel  C.  Switzer 
Frank  Schultz 
James  Sutcliff 
Louis  Schutte 
Emil  Toepfer 
Francis  J.  Titus 
Thos.  Tippett 
A.  Toepfer 
J.  P.  Thrift 
Akin  H.  Vail 
William  H.  Veghie 
George  W.  Wimmer 
Frank  R.  Webb 
Edward  S.  Wiswell 
James  H.  Wolley 
Frederick  C.  Waters 
Samuel  G.  Whitney 
Webster  Wellbanks 
Thomas  P.  Winter 
Johannes  T.  Westrem 
T.  R.  Webb 
Thomas  J.  Young 
John  E.  Youngberg 
F.  Zan 


Occidental  Lodge  has  striven  to  build  up  a  membership  of  solid  business 
men,  sacrificing  always  numbers  to  quality.  The  standard  of  membership  in 
this  Lodge  has  been  the  family;  recognizing  the  Lodge  as  their  home,  each 
member  has  vied  with  the  other  in  creating  a  pleasant  atmosphere,  where,  after 
the  business  cares  of  the  day  have  been  laid  aside,  a  social  hour  might  be  spent 
with  pleasure  and  satisfaction,  returning  to  the  domestic  circle  at  an  early  hour 
with  agreeable  thoughts  and  higher  ideals. 

Generosity  and  open  handedness  has  been  one  of  the  chief  characteristics. 
No  worthy  claim  has  ever  been  filed  before  this  Lodge  and  refused.  The  idea 
prevails  not  only  to  visit  the  sick  and  to  relieve  the  distressed,  bury  the  dead, 
educate  the  orphans,  shelter  the  aged  of  both  sexes,  who  have  failed  in  the  battle 
of  life,  build  character  in  the  youth,  but  to  aid  and  assist  those  in  need  whenever 
and  wherever  they  are  able  to  do  so. 

Careful  business  management  has  distinguished  this  Lodge  for  many  years, 
and  no  business  proposition  can  pass  the  keen,  shrewd  business  eye  of  the  man- 
agers of  Occidental  Lodge  unless  it  is  commercially  sound.  During  the  twen- 
ty-nine years  of  its  existence  the  Lodge  has  paid  out  in  sick  benefits  $33,187, 
for  funeral  benefits  $3,441.75.  and  for  charity  $2,925.10.  The  total  number  of 
members  at  this  time  is  one  hundred  and  nineteen.  The  Lodge  is  progressive 
and  thoroughly  versed  in  all  that  pertains  to  the  initiatory  work,  intellectual,  in 
every  respect,  the  officers  are  competent  guardians  of  the  Lodge's  interests. 

S.  G.  Whitney,  the  Noble  Grand  of  Occidental  Lodge,  was  born  in  New 
York,  came  to  California  in  1862,  spent  his  early  days  in  Sierra  County,  where 
his  father  was  made  an  Odd  Fellow  in  1854  by  R.  H.  Taylor,  presiding  as  Noble 
Grand.  Brother  Taylor  was  the  first  Noble  Grand  of  California  Lodge  No.  1, 
and  subsequently  removed  to  Downieville  in  Sierra  County. 

Brother  Whitney  has  held  positions  in  the  Auditing  office  of  the  United 
States  Custom  House  for  several  years,  has  resided  in  Virginia  City,  Nevada, 
and  there  engaged  in  newspaper  work  and  held  clerical  positions  of  trust,  been 
connected  with  all  the  notable  mining  magnates  of  the  Comstock.  He  is  a  genial 
whole-souled  and  energetic  Odd  Fellow.  He  is  a  Veteran,  taking  an  active  part  in 
the  affairs  of  the  Association.  Brother  Whitney  conceived  the  idea  that  the  De- 
gree Master  A.  K.  Kingsford  was  entitled  to  recognition  for  the  impressive  man- 
ner in  which  he  did  the  work  in  the  Degree  Lodge,  and,  following  out  this  idea, 


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designed  a  beautiful  jewel,  gathered  the  money,  by  subscriptions,  from  the 
Lodges  of  San  Francisco,  purchased  this  jewel,  and  made  the  presentation  speech, 
much  to  the  satisfaction  of  all  interested. 

PRESENT   OFFICERS— ELECTIVE : 

Richards,  S.  H.,  A.  P.  G.  Hupman,  J.  L.,  V.  G.  Bostick,  A.  H.,  Financial  Secretary 

Whitney,  S.  G.,  N.  G.  /  Fippett,  Thos.,  Secretary  Wiswell,  E.  S.,  Treasurer 

PRESENT  OFFICERS— APPOINTED  : 

Mack,  G.  W.,  Warden  Piller,  W.  G.,  R.  S.  N.  G.  Toepher,  E.  J,  R.  S.  S. 

McKinley,  Jas.  M.,  Conductor  McKibben,  W.  G.,  L.  S.  N.  G.  Gardner,  J.,  L.  S.  S. 

Sutliffe,  J,,  Inside  Guard  Toepher,  A.,  R.  S.  V.  G.  Dow,  Martin,  Chaplain 

Schutz,  F.,  Outside  Guard  Campbell,  W.  G.,  L.  S.  V.  G. 


Harbor  Lodge  No.  253,  I.  O.  0.  F. 

J^  HERE  assembled  in  Masonic  Hall,  West  Oakland,  on  Saturday  evening, 
^  September  9,  1876,  a  small  body  of  men  called  together  by  the  following 
named  Odd  Fellows  for  the  purpose  of  laying  plans  to  have  a  Lodge  of  Odd  Fel- 
lows instituted  in  West  Oakland:  H.  D.  Underwood,  W.  H.  Wilkinson,  W.  C. 
Eddings,  Geo.  Clark,  John  Foster,  B.  S.  E.  Williams,  Henry  Davies,  Thomas 
Parkinson,  M.  M.  Kelly,  W.  H.  Cowen,  J.  M.  Young  and  others. 

Bro.  Underwood  was  selected  Chairman  and  Bro.  Eddings  Secretary.  At  the 
meeting,  and  at  several  subsequent  meetings,  committees  that  had  been  appointed 
to  arrange  for  charter,  hall,  paraphernalia,  etc.,  made  their  reports  and  recom- 
mendations. It  was  decided  that  this  Lodge  should  be  called  "  Harbor,"  and 
meetings  to  be  held  on  Wednesday  evening  in  Masonic  Hall  (same  having  been 
leased  for  one  year).  That  the  Lodge  would  be  instituted  on  Wednesday  even- 
ing, October  18,  1876,  with  twenty-three  charter  members  on  that  evening. 
H.  I.  Tilden,  Grand  Master,  assisted  by  J.  B.  Harmon,  R.  W.  Deputy  Grand 
Sire;  W.  B.  Lyon,  Grand  Secretary;  C.  N.  Fox,  P.  G.  M.;  E.  Bangle  and  D.  K. 
Swain,  D.  D.  G.  Masters,  instituted  in  regular  form  Harbor  Lodge  No.  253,  I.  O. 
O.  F.,  the  following  being  charter  members: 

CHARTER   MEMBERS: 

Underwood,  H.  D.  Cook,  W.  F.  Kelly,  M.  M.  Taylor,  B.  I. 

Langford,  Thomas  Wilkinson,  W.  H.  Parkins,  Thomas  Roach,  Peter, 

Carothers,  J.  T.  Hughes,  W.  A.  Chase,  I.  A.  Foster,  John 

Davies,  Henry  Clark,  George  Gerrish,  I.  L.  Price,  James  R. 

Bullock,  J.  C.  Long,  L.  H.  Cowan,  W.  H.  Kohler,  E.  F. 

Young,  J.  M.  Fisher,  A.  D.  Williams,  B.  S.  E. 

After  the  business  of  electing  the  officers,  etc.,  all  adjourned  to  the  Banquet 
Hall,  where  the  prosperity  and  good  luck  was  toasted  by  the  several  visiting 
brothers.  At  this  time  the  brothers  did  not  realize  that  they  were  laying  the  foun- 
dation for  the  most  active,  energetic  Lodge  in  Alameda  County.  Such,  however, 
it  has  proven  itself  tobe,  as  shown  by  the  following  extracts  taken  from  the  reports 
filed  by  the  Secretaries,  covering  twenty-two  years,  or  45  terms  of  Harbor  Lodge : 
there  has  been  paid  out  for  sick  benefits,  $17,287.45;  relieving  389  brothers  for 
funeral  benefits,  $2,083.56;  for  charity  and  relief  of  widowed  families,  $980.15. 
Grand  total  for  relief  and  charity,  $20,806.10.  Number  of  members  December, 
1898,  175.  Assets  December,  1898,  $6,851.43.  This  is  a  record  that  members 
of  Harbor  feel  proud  to  show,  for  they  know  and  realize  the  good  they  have  done 
for  their  more  unfortunate  brothers. 

The  members  of  Harbor  are  mostly  railroad  employees,  and  find  it  incon- 


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venient  at  times  to  attend,  although  off  duty  they  will  attend  Lodge,  there  being 
an  average  attendance  of  thirty  members  every  meeting.  The  Degree  Team  of 
Harbor  Lodge,  under  the  guidance  of  P.  G.  James  Rye,  has  gained  a  reputation 
for  itself,  especially  in  the  second  degree,  which  has  to  be  seen  to  be  appreciated. 
This  team  is  always  willing  to  assist  any  Lodge  in  the  degree  work,  for  during 
the  past  two  years,  Harbor  has  conferred  this  work  for  all  the  Lodges  in  Ala- 
meda County,  Healdsburg  and  San  Francisco  Lodges. 

There  are  enrolled,  and,  who  still  take  an  active  interest,  some  six  of  the 
charter  members:  P.  G.  Henry  Davies,  P.  G.  J.  C.  Bullock;  Bros.  John  Foster, 
Thos.  Langford,  W.  F.  Cook  and  Geo.  Clark — "  Scrap,"  as  he  is  more  familiarly 
known — the  Grandpa  of  Harbor  being  the  most  active,  energetic  charter  member. 
He  is  always  present  at  the  meetings,  and  is  ever  watchful  of  the  Treasury. 
Without  Grandpa  Clark  the  "  push  "  would  hardly  know  what  to  do,  for  he  always 
goes  to  take  care  of  them  upon  the  occasion  of  a  fraternal  visit. 

Harbor  Lodge  had  enrolled  at  last  report,  July,  1899,  175  members.  There 
has  been  initiated  during  part  of  the  new  term,  five  members,  making  a  total 
membership  of  180  members  September  20.  1899. 


Keller.  F.  W.,  N.  G. 
Crossman,  John,  P.  G.,  R.  S.  N.  G. 
Ammerman,  Chas.,  L.  S.  N.  G. 
Gove,  F.  L.,  P.  G.,  Rec.  Sec. 
Neal,  W.  W.,  P.  G.,  Treas. 
Coke,  P.  S.,  Warden 
Kahrs.  W.  A.,  R.S.  S. 


OFFICERS  FOR  THE  46TH  TERM 

Menges,  A.  F.,  V.G. 
Miller,  H.  W.,  R.S  V.G. 
Conlon,  Chas.,  L.  S.  V.  G. 
Rye,  Jas.,  P.  G.,  Fin.  Sec. 
Neilson,  F.  J.,  Chaplain 
Fount,  W.  J.,  Conductor 
Davis,  E.  W.,  L.S.S. 


Gove,  C  A.,  I.  G. 
Bullock,  H.  C,  P.  G.,  O.  G. 
Andrews,  C.  W.,  J.  P.  G.,  Trus. 
Yates,  Robt.,  P.G.,  Trus. 
Schwartz,  H  ,  P.  G  ,  Trus. 
Clark,  Geo.,  Trus. 


LIST   OF   MEMBERS: 


Adams,  Samuel,  p.g. 
Adams,  John  Ray 
Ammerman,  Henry  J., p.g. 
Amerman,  Chas.  F. 
Anderson,  Olaf 
Andrews,  C.  W. 
Andrews,  J.  E. 
Angwin,  J.  A. 
Armstr  ng,  S.  G. 
Avan,  William  J. 
Baker,  A.  W. 
Baldwin,  Ebenezer, 

(Initiatory  Deg.) 
Barnes,  J.  L.,  p.g 
Bartley,  S.  P. 
Beal,  F.  D. 
Bear,  W.  A. 
Bishop,  G.  D.,  p.g. 
Bishop,  J.  N. 
Boardman,  J. 
Borders,  W.  D. 
Bruhning,  E.  G.  H  ,  1st  D. 
Broderick,  C.  W. 
Boyer,  E.  T. 
BuchaDan,  W.  A. 
Bullock,  H.  C,  P.  g. 
Bullock,  J.  C,  p.g. 
Burger,  F.  E.,  p.g. 
Burkh  alter,  Chas. 
Burns,  Jas.  McK.,  p.g. 
Carroll,  Geo.  W.,  p.g. 
Casovia,  Peter 
Clark,  Geo.      , 
Coke,  P.  S. 
Comstock,  H.  W. 
Conlan,  Chas. 
Cook,  F.  W. 
Cook,  W.  F. 
Corliss,  E.  M. 
Crockard,  W.  J. 
Crossman,  John,  p.g. 
Crossman,  E.J. 
Crossman,  W.  T. 
Cripps,  H.  T.,  p.g. 
Curran,  R.  A. 
Dalton,  H.  P. 


Davis,  H.  B.,  p.g. 
Davis,  C.  F. 
Davis,  E.  W. 
Davies,  Henry 
Deckard,  S.  A. 
Detjens,  A. 
Drummond,  W.  H. 
Eagles,  R.  W. 
Edwards,  W.  J. 
Eiben,  F.  G. 
Emery,  John 
Englebright,  H.  Jr., 
Evers,  J.  H. 
Evers,  E.  H.  L. 
Falvey,  J.  R. 
Farley,  C.  M. 
Faunt,  W.  J. 
Foster,  John 
Garner,  W.  L.,  p.  G. 
Gaskin,  Walter 
Gove,  E.  V.,  p.g. 
Gove,  F.  L.,  p.g. 
Gove,  C.  A. 
Graf,  H. 

Graham,  R.  G.,  p.g. 
Graham,  R.  S. 
Graham,  E.  J. 
Hall,  A.  J. 
Hall,  J.  H. 
Hamilton,  F.,  p.  g. 
Hanby,  P.  N. 
Herlitz.C.  F.,  p.g. 
Herlitz,  Robt. 
Hirst,  H.  N. 
Hoberg,  P. 
Hodkins,  E.  C.  p.g. 
Howie,  Robert 
Hughes,  H.  M. 
Hughes,  Robert 
Hyatt,  O.  C,  P.G. 
Innes,  J. 

Jackson,  F.  F.,  p.g. 
Jackson,  M. 
Jackson,  W.  J. 
Jennings,  F.  W.,  Sr. 
Jennings,  F.  W.,  Jr. 


Jensen,  J. 
Johns,  C.  T.,  p.g. 
Jones,  H.  A. 
Kahrs,  W.  A. 
Kaiser,  A. 
Kaiser,  F.  G. 
Kaiser,  T.  F. 
Keiser,  C,  p.g. 
Keller,  F.  W. 
Langford,  T. 
Lare,  G.  F.,  p.g. 
Lar  Rien,  E.  A. 
Lauffes,  J. 
Lewis,  E. 
Lowell,  F. 
Ludlow.  W.  B.,  p.g. 
Luhr,  W.  F.  H. 
Maddocks,  J.  K.,  p.g. 
Medros,  J.  J. 
Melius,  N.  S. 
Menges,  A.  F. 
Mensen,  H. 
Mighels,  R.  R. 
Miller,  H.  W. 
Miller,  P.  L. 
Mitchell,  G.  A. 
Monck,  R.  C, 
Moore,  C.  M. 
Morrison,  J. 
Murphey,  J.  J. 
McDonald,  John  F. 
McDonald,  Jas.  F. 
McGuire,  E. 
McGuire,  T. 
McGuire.  W.  F. 
McKay,  D. 
McLeod,  A.  M. 
McKeen,  A.  A.,  p.g. 
McKeen,  J.  H.,  p.g. 
Neal.  W.  W.,  p.g. 
Nelson,  W.  H. 
Neilson,  F.  J. 
Nilsen,  N. 
Nor,  A.  J. 
Owens,  O.  J. 
Pangbom,  C.  W. 


Paul,  G.  A.,  p.g. 
Pettingell,  D.  R.,  p.g. 
Phillips,  J.  W. 
Phillips,  J. 

Pierre,  E.  A.,  Initiatory 
Price,  W.  F. 
Putney,  E.  F. 
Quigley,  W.  B. 
Read,  E.  G. 
Rogers,  E.  A.,  p.g. 
Rottermundt.  H. 
Rickert,  F. 
Richardson,  D. 
River,  J.  J. 
Rye,  Jas. 
Schwaiz,  H.,  p.g. 
Schick,  M. 
Scott,  J. 
Sherman,  W.  H. 
Slavin,  J.  T. 
Talbot,  E.  J.,  p.g. 
Taylor,  C.  F. 
Taylor.  J.  H. 
Teneycke,  Wm. 
Thomas,  W.  J. 
Thompson,  F.  B. 
Thurman,  E.  W. 
Van  Borden,  B.  H. 
Waage,  J. 
Walters,  V. 
Watkins,  H.  W. 
Waterman,  C. 
White,  E.  J.,  p.g. 
Whitemore,  J.  K.,  p.g. 
Willoughley,  S.  M. 
Wilke,  H.  J. 
Wilkes,  F. 
Wilkes,  W.  E. 
Wisensell,  J. 
Witt,  H.  B. 
Woodal,  Jas. 
Worthington,  J. 
Yates,  Robt.,  P.G. 


Lodge  meets  every  Wednesday 
Peralta  streets,  West  Oakland. 


evening  in  Fraternity  Hall,  Seventh  and 


Cosmopolitan  Lodge  No.   194,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

SAN    FRANCISCO. 


COSMOPOLITAN  LODGE  No.  194,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  in  Covenant 
^^^  Hall,  Odd  Fellows'  Building,  San  Francisco,  December  13.  1871,  by  Grand 
Master  William  H.  Hill,  assisted  by  Grand  Secretary  T.  Rodgers  Johnson,  Grand 
Treasurer  H.  B.  Brooks,  and  a  full  corps  of  Grand  Officers  pro  tern.  The  Lodge 
had  thirteen  charter  members  and  twenty-four  applications  for  membership  on 
the  night  of  institution,  nine  of  whom  were  initiated  on  that  evening. 

The  Lodge  has  paid  $38,834.56  for  benefits'  and  relief  since  its  institution,  has 
sustained  well  the  dignity  of  our  glorious  Order.     The  present  officers  of  the 


James  J.  Loggie,  Past  Grand. 

Brother  Loggie  was  born  at  New  Brunswick  in  1852  and  came  to  California  in  1876,  he  engaged  in  the 
lumber  business  in  San  Francisco,  and  later  became  President  of  McKay  &  Company,  owners  of  the  Occiden- 
tal Lumber  Mills.  Brother  Loggie  was  initiated  in  Cosmopolitan  Lodge  No.  194, 1.  O.  O.  F.,  some  twenty 
years  ago,  passed  all  the  Chairs,  was  initiated  into  Unity  Encampment,  passed  all  the  Chairs  in  this  body. 
Has  represented  his  Lodge  in  the  Grand  Lodge,  and  is  a  member  of  the  Grand  Encampment.  In  1898  was 
appointed  one  of  a  Special  Committee  of  three,  to  investigate  the  climatic  and  other  conditions  of  the 
I.  O.  O.  F.  Home  at  Thermalito,  and  made  an  able  and  comprehensive  report,  going  into  details  fully,  he  has 
given  this  question  careful  study  and  understands  the  subject-matter  thoroughly.  In  the  early  days  of  the  old 
Uniformed  Patriarchs,  Brother  Loggie  was  an  active  member.  At  no  time  has  he  ever  been  a  candidate  for 
office  in  the  Order,  yet  his  friends  and  admirers  have  frequently  mentioned  his  name  for  position.  Of  a  thor- 
ough practical  turn  of  mind  Brother  Loggie  deals  with  all  questions  from  a  business  point  of  view,  yet  when 
the  question  of  fraternal  work  is  under  consideration  he  gives  his  time,  talents  and  money  freely  and  with  a 
heartiness  that  do:s  one  good;  always  courteous,  he  is  popular  among  his  fraters,  business  associates  and 
employees. 

Lodge  are:  William  M.  Meuser,  Noble  Grand;  John  G.  Campbell,  Vice  Grand; 
A.  J.  Cleary,  Recording  Secretary;  W.  W.  Peck,  Financial  Secretary;  E.  Maginnis, 
Treasurer;  J.  J.  Loggie,  A.  H.  Cousins,  E.  H.  Hart,  Trustees. 


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COSMOPOLITAN    LODGE    NO.    194,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


Brother  deary  of  this  Lodge  has  for  years  been  one  of  the  painstaking  mem- 
bers of  the  Committee  on  Laws  of  Subordinates.  J.  J.  Loggie^a  highly  individ- 
ualized gentleman,  was  one  of  the  members  of  the  special  committee  appointed 
by  the  Grand  Lodge  to  investigate  the  climatic  and  all  other  conditions  surround- 
ing the  Odd  Fellows'  Home  at  the  Grand  Lodge  Session  of  1898,  presenting  a 
report  evincing  much  patient  research. 

This  Lodge  has  ever  been  faithful  in  all  matters  pertaining  to  Odd  Fellow- 
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Ventura  Lodge  No.  201,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

UENTURA  LODGE  No.  201,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  at  Spear's  Hall  in 
the  Town  of  San  Buenaventura,  California,  on  February  28,  1872,  by  Dis- 
trict Deputy  Grand  Master  Crowson  Smith.  The  following  were  the  charter 
members  and  members  admitted  on  the  evening  of  institution,  viz:  Henry  Robin- 
son, Jno.  A.  Barry,  E.  A.  Edwards,  M.  T.  Wells,  Andrew  Clemens,  Andrew 
Jackson,  Chas.  S.  Preble,  Frank  Perkins,  C.  Christsen,  David  Grove  and  E.  M. 
Jones.  The  Lodge  was  organized,  and  elected  the  following  officers:  Henry 
Robinson,  N.  G.;  E.  A.  Edwards,  V.  G.;  Chas.  Preble,  Sec;  E.  M.  Jones,  Treas.; 
I.  N.  Crosby,  Warden;  David  Grove,  I.  G.;  Jno.  A.  Barry,  R.  S.  N.  G.;  Frank 
Perkins,  L.  S.  N.  G.,  who  were  duly  installed.  The  following  brothers  were 
admitted  by  card:  J.  W.  Rosenberg,  J.  W.  Goodwin,  P.  V.  McCarty,  J.  N. 
Crosby  and  W.  H.  Suytar.  The  following  were  admitted  by  initiation:  Wm.  Bar- 
nett,  M.  Boukofsky  and  Joe  Richardson. 


Hugh  Henry,  Noble  Grand 

Since  the  organizing  of  the  Lodge  the  following  have  been  admitted  up  to 
June,  30,  1899: 

Number  of  Charter  Members 16 

Number  Initiated 201 

Number  Admitted  by  Card 59 

Number  Reinstated  15     291 

Number   Died 15 

Number  Withdrawn 30 

Number   Expelled 1 

Number  Suspended  for  N.  P.  D 136     182 

Number  of  Members  June  30,  1899 109 

This  Lodge  has  always  been  regarded  as  exceptionally  generous  and  chari- 
table with  its  members  and  brother  Odd  Fellows,  and  has  paid  out  for  relief  and 
charity  since  its  organization  nearly  $8,000. 

Total  Value  of  Property,  Paraphernalia,  etc .$1,690.00 

Cash  on  Hand  and  at  Interest 2,873.80 

Total  Assets $4,563.80 


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KERNVILLE    LODGE    NO.    251,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


The  present  officers  are:  Hugh  Henry,  N.  G.;  J.  R.  McKenzie,  V.  G.;  E.  H. 
Ireland,  Rec.  Sec;  Win.  H.  Granger,  Fin.  Sec.;  Paul  Charlebois,  Treasurer;  A. 
Norman,  Warden;  F.  P.  Hoy,  Conductor;  E.  W.  R.  Isensee,  I.  G.;  F.  E.  Jones, 
O.  G.;  Peter  Bennett,  R.  S.  N.  G.;  J.  J.  Streets,  L.  S.  N.  G.;  M.  E.  V.  Bogart, 
R.  S.  V.  G.;  Hugh  Gibson,  L.  S.  V.  G.;  A.  S.  Kenagy,  F.  P.  Hoy,  M.  E.  V. 
Bogart,  Financial  Committee;  Jno.  Hund,  L.  F.  Webster,  Peter  Bennett,  Trus- 
tees. 

At  the  present  time  but  one  of  the  charter  members  remains  a  member  of 
the  Lodge,  and  that  one  is  Past  Grand  Joseph  Richardson,  who  still  attends  reg- 
ularly, and  who  has  held  every  office  in  the  Lodge. 


Kernville  Lodge  No.   2£i,    I.  O.  O.  F.,   Kernville. 


KERNVILLE  LODGE  No.  251,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  September  4, 
1876,  by  E.  Cohn,  D.  D.  G.  M.,  with  the  following  charter  members:  Samuel 
D.  Thurston,  John  R.  Palmer,  Swan  P.  Nelson,  Charles  C.  Hickisch  and  William 


Richards.  The  first  officers  elected  were:  S.  D.  Thurston,  N.  G. ;  J.  R.  Palmer, 
V.  G. ;  S.  P.  Nelson,  Treasurer,  and  G.  W.  McEwen,  Per.  and  Rec.  Secretary. 
Six  candidates  were  initiated  at  the  first  meeting,  and,  as  the  weeks  went  by, 
additions  were  numerous  and  the  Lodge  prospered  numerically  and  financially. 
During  1882  the  membership  began  to  decline,  and  in  1884  some  talk  was 
had  of  surrendering  the  charter.  In  1885  meetings  were  very  irregular,  and  at 
one  meeting  seven  members  were  suspended  for  nonpayment  of  dues.  In  the 
first  term  of  1886  meetings  were  held  once  a  month.  From  August  19,  1886,  to 
December  4,  1897,  eight  meetings  were  held  at  which  no  quorum  was  present  or 
could  be  obtained,  owing  to  removals;  however,  a  sufficient  number  of  brothers 
kept  up  their  dues,  and  so  held  the  charter.  In  1891  a  destructive  fire  visited 
the  town,  and  much  Lodge  furniture  and  some  regalia  was  burned.     In  1876  the 


WESTERN    ADDITION    LODGE    NO.    285,  I.  O.  O.  F. 


299 


furniture  and  regalia  was  valued  at  $1,283.  On  the  18th  of  December,  1897,  the 
Lodge  admitted  to  membership  eight  by  initiation  and  one  by  card.  Since  then 
Kernville  Lodge  has  been  steadily  growing,  and  at  the  present  'time  has  thirty- 
seven  members.     One  hundred  and  thirteen  have  signed  the  constitution. 

Since  the  Lodge  was  instituted  it  has  relieved  47  brothers,  and  paid  295 
weeks'  sick  benefits  amounting  to  $2,011;  funeral  benefits  amounting  to  $299;  for 
the  relief  of  widowed  families,  $472;  for  charity,  $76;  making  a  total  for  relief  and 
charity  of  $2,858. 

The  present  condition  is  thriving  and  prosperous,  the  members  are  young, 
the  Lodge  is  growing,  and  much  interest  is  being  taken  in  the  good  work. 


Western  Addition  Lodge  No.  28^,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

SAN    FRANCISCO. 


TVJESTERN  ADDITION  LODGE  No.  285,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  on 
^^  August  20,   1879,  at  Hamilton  Hall,  at  the  corner  of  Steiner  and  Geary 


W.    F.    I.EE, 

Financial  Secretary. 


J.  R.  McLean, 
Recording  Secretary. 


streets,  in  that  portion  of  San  Francisco  known  as  the  "  Western  Addition,"  with 
the  following 

CHARTER  MEMBERS: 


Aaron,  David 

Bauer,  Emile 

Blake,  James  W.,  p.  G. 

Cooper,  A. 

Freese,  Wm.  H.,  p.  G. 


Freiermuth,  George  A. 
Fried,  David 
Hartman,  Max.  p.  g. 
Hastings,  Benjamin 
Hilton,  P.  E. 


Koch.C.  F.  H.,p.  g. 
Meyer,  Adolph 
Milman,  John 
Taylor,  John  J. 
Wiener,  M. 


Eight  of  the  charter  members  still  survive  and  continue  their  connection  with 
the  Lodge.  The  institution  ceremonies  were  conducted  by  the  then  Grand  Mas- 
ter Geo.  A.  Case,  assisted  by  Grand  Secretary  W.  B.  Lyon,  Acting  Deputy  Grand 
Master  J.  H.  Applegate,  Jr.,  afterwards  Grand  Patriarch;  Acting  Grand  Marshal 


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SARGENT    LODGE    NO.    368,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


E.  P.  Smith,  afterwards  Grand  Master;  Acting  Grand  Con.  E.  H.  Black,  after- 
wards Grand  Patriarch,  and  others.  The  first  officers  of  the  Lodge  were:  Noble 
Grand,  Jas.  W.  Blake;  Vice  Grand,  David  Fried;  Rec.  Sec,  Emile  Bauer;  Per. 
Sec,  Geo.  A.  Freiermuth,  and  Treas.,  Adolph  Meyer. 

Western  Addition  Lodge  grew  rapidly  and  soon  numbered  over  one  hundred 
members.  It  continued  to  meet  at  Hamilton  Hall  until  after  the  completion  of 
the  Odd  Fellows'  Temple  at  Seventh  and  Market  streets,  when  it  removed  to  the 
new  building, — and  there  it  is  still  domiciled.  Its  members  were  enthusiastic,  and 
soon  obtained  a  reputation  for  hospitality  and  good  ritualistic  work;  and  they 
still  exhibit  with  pride  the  trophy  and  first  prize  which  was  awarded  to  their  Lodge 
by  the  Odd  Fellows'  Literary  and  Social  Club  in  a  spirited  competition  of  the  San 
Francisco  Lodges  before  that  organization,  for  the  best  rendition  of  the  Initiatory 
Degree.  During  the  twenty  years  of  its  existence  Western  Addition  Lodge  has 
paid  out: 

For  sick  benefits $11,728.70 

For  funeral  expenses  and  funeral  benefits 1,149.00 

For  donations  to  members  and  widowed  families. . .  .      1,693.85 
For  donations  to  others,  including  Relief  Committee        270.30 

For  nurse  hire,  etc 182 .  25 

For  support  of  Odd  Fellows'  Library 1,520. 50 

Making  a  total  relief,  charity,  etc.,  of $16,544.60 

which  does  not  include  the  moneys  paid  for  current  expenses. 

The  Lodge  now  has  assets  of  the  value  of  about  $10,000,  of  which  $5,925.51 
is  in  cash. 

LIST  OF  MEMBERS: 

Anderson,  A.  A.  Freiermuth,  Geo.  H.,  p.  g.  Lee,  Wm.  F.,  p.  g.  Strandell,  Chas.  V. 

Aaron,  Victor  Fenn,  Laws>n  T.,  p.  G.  Lee,  Earnest  A.  Smith,  Alfred 

Bankson,  G.  B.  Gainey,  Trimble  C.  Lawrenson,  Henry  Snidermon,  Max 

Baar,  James  L.,  p.  g.  Gray,  John  H.,  p.  g.  McKenna,  Jos.  D.  Taylor,  John  J.,  p.  g. 

Ballinger,  J.  A.  Goldsmith,  Gaston,  p.  g.  McLean,  Jos.  R.,  p.  g.  Trantner,  Gus  A. 

Bauer,  Emile,  p.  g.  Gaffney,  Geo.  Meyer,  Adolph,  p.  g.  Thornton,  Geo. 

Benjamin,  Nathan  Gradwohl,  David  Milman,  John  Thorpe,  Robert  C. 

Brady.  Thos.  F.  Halvorsen,  Nils  Moses,  Montague  T.,  P.  G.  Tuggey,  Arthur  W. 

Bramah,  Alfred  Haas,  Leonard  Marston,  Frank  W.  Turner,  Edward  Q.,  p.  g. 

Brings,  Augustus  Hartman,  Max,  p.  g.  Methke,  Robert  Ullom,  Daniel  A. 

Boreman,  Thos.  Holtum,  Ferdinand  Nowell,  Alver  H..  P.  G.  Uren,  Chas.  E. 

Bottamley,  Chas.  Howe,  Edward,  p.  g.  Nowell,  Howard  W.,  p.  g.  Wechsler,  Isaac 

Borden,  Wm.  L.  Hulten,  August  Offer,  Chas.  Winterburn,  Geo.  F.,  p.  g. 

Bell,  Henry  R.  Hasselgren,  Chas.  Page,  Chas.  A.  Wilson,  Abraham 

Burke,  James  J.  Hillson,  Ezera  P.  Pilsbury,  John  F.  Wisler,  Julius  W. 

Carlson,  Frank  O.  Hardee,  John  F.  Petersen,  John  N.,  p.  g.  Wollert,  Ernst,  p.  g. 

Clay,  Clement  C  Irwin,  David,  p.  g.  Pike,  Francis  H.  Wood,  Israel 

Clements,  Wm.  Isaacs,  Samuel,  p.  g.  Rees,  David  Wessling,  Wm.  H.,  p.  <:. 

Conklin,  John,  p.  g.  Jens,  August  E.  Rees,  Harry  Wessling,  Henry  C. 

Cooper,  Abraham  Jensen,  Andreas  Rees,  Frank  D.  Wettig,  Augustus  F.,  p.  g. 

Corinson,  Jacob,  p.  g.  Johnston,  Andrew  Rasmussen,  Chas.  Woolley,  Robert  M. 

Corinson,  Nathan  Jansen,  Chas.  N.  Scheer,  Henry  Welch,  Allen 

Corinson,  Simon  Knott,  Wm.  E.,  p.  g.  Stein,  Henry  C.  Wagner,  Chas.  E. 

Dorrer,  Chas.  Koch,  Conrad  F.  H.,  p.  g.  Spanton,  James  Wood,  Geo. 

Elmquest,  J.  R.  Lask,  Harry  J.,  P.  G.  Shoop,  Jos.,  P.  G.  Wetche,  Chris.  F. 

Emrick,  Wm.  J.,  p.  g.  Levy,  Adolph  Schroeder,  Chris,  p.  g.  Weder,  Wilhelm 

Fried,  David  Lundberg,  Nils  P.  Scheel,  Julius,  p.  g.  Zipp,  Frederick 


Sargent  Lodge  No.  368,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  San  Francisco. 

C!  ARGENT  LODGE  No.  368,  I.  O.  O.  F„  was  instituted  on  Friday  evening, 
^  May  1,  1891,  in  "  Memorial  Hall,"  I.  O.  O.  F.  Building,  Seventh  and  Market 
streets,  by  W.  H.  Blunden,  D.  D.  G.  M.,  assisted  by  Walter  B.  Lyon,  Grand  Sec- 
retary, and  other  members  of  the  Grand  Lodge.  The  charter  members  of  the 
Lodge  were  the  following  named  brothers:, Geo.  W.  Dixon,  P.  G. ;  Alex  Hay,  P. 
G. ;  Wm.  F.  Curran,  Wm.  A.  Walker,  Andrew  J.  Duncan,  Jacob  M.  Briggs, 
Anthony  J.  Hatfield  and  Thos.  P.  Ball. 

On  the  evening  of  institution  of  the  Lodge  seventy-seven  new  members  were 
initiated.  The  officers  of  California  Lodge  No.  1,  Yerba  Buena  Lodge  No.  15  and 
Fidelity  Lodge  No.  222  performed  the  work  of  initiation,  and  conferring  of  the 
degrees  in  a  very  creditable  manner  before  a  large  audience  of  members  of  sister 
Lodges.  The  advent  or  admission  of  Sargent  Lodge  into  the  grand  army  of  Odd 
Fellowship  was  warmly  welcomed  by  members  of  the  fraternity. 


SARGENT    LODGE    NO.   368,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


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Sargent  Lodge  derives  its  name  from  the  late  Aaron  A.  Sargent,  Senator  of 
the  United  States  and  ex-Minister  to  Germany,  an  able  and  active  member  of  the 
Grand  Lodge  of  this  State  for  many  years.  The  enthusiasm  manifested  at  the 
institution  of  the  Lodge  has  been  maintained,  the  membership  at  no  time  has 
exceeded  one  hundred  and  thirty-six.  The  number  at  present  being  one  hundred 
and  eighteen.  Though  having  lost  a  few  members  since  organization,  the  Lodge 
is  in  a  flourishing  condition,  having  assets  of  nearly  eight  thousand  dollars. 

The  Lodge  has  always  taken  good  care  of  its  sick  members,  and  responded 
liberally  to  all  calls  or  appeals  for  assistance  to  worthy  causes,  and  the  members 
of  "  Sargent  "  feel  proud  of  the  record  made  during  the  few  years  of  the  existence 
of  their  Lodge. 

The  meetings  of  the  Lodge  are  held  on  Friday  evenings  in  Eureka  Hall,  and 
are  usually  well  attended  and  made  interesting  by  the  officers  and  members.  Visit- 
ing members  are  made  to  feel  at  home  and  are  always  welcome. 


G.  W.  Dixon, 
Secretary. 


G.  B.  Hanna. 


LIST   OF  MEMBERS 


Alatorre,  Gullermo  Z. 
Astredo,  Joseph  C. 
Astredo,  Humbert  A. 
Brennan,  John  E. 
Burkholm,  Henry 
Bennet,  Richard 
Briggs,  George  S. 
Beck,  William  T.,  p.  g. 
Briggs,  Jacob  M.,  p.  G. 
Ball,  Thomas  P. 
Bishop,  William  H. 
Brooks,  John  W. 
Brown,  William  W. 
Beck,  Edward  L 
Byers,  James  D. 
Browne,  John  J. 
Corbin.Thos.  H. 
Christensen,  Claus  P. 
Cooper,  Chas. 
Coleman,  Thomas  J. 
Curran,  William  F.,  p.  G. 
Cooper,  Morris 
Cardinell,  John  A. 
Clayton,  Samuel  F. 
Carter,  William  A.,  p.  g. 
Cox,  Charles  E. 
Dixon,  George  W.,  P.  G. 
Duncan,  Andrew  J.,  p.  g. 
Dilley,  A.  L. 
Epstein,  Joseph  N. 


Epstein,  Max 
Ely,  August  P.,  P.  G. 
Elder,  James 
Enright,  Joseph 
Forsyth,  John 
Finkenstein,  Isaac 
Fenton,  James 
Gross,  Alfred  G. 
Gremmler,  Conrad,  P.  G. 
Goldstone,  Morris 
Gallick,  Max 
Goodall,  Charles,  p.  g. 
Gordon,  Luther  D. 
Griffith,  Christopher 
Hennings,  Adolf 
Hay,  Alexander,  p.  g. 
Hatfield,  Anthony  J., p.g. 
Harrington,  William  E. 
Holtz,  Albert  L. 
Hobson,  Charles  R. 
Holcomb,  Charles  H. 
Howes,  Henry  Carpenter 
Hanna,  Geo.  B. 
Hanna,  William  Thomas 
Johnson,  Gust. 
Jonas,  Isidore 
Johnson,  Andrew 
Journeay,  Albert 
Krause,  Louis 
King,  Seth  A. 


Kroon.  Peter  Nelson 
Kimmis,  Bruce  D. 
Lathrop,  Guy 
Ludwig,  Charles  L. 
Lang,  Charles  E. 
Leffler,  John,  p.  g. 
Lyon,  William  W.,  p.  G. 
Layton,  Walter  Troy 
McLaughlin,  John 
Mortenson,  George 
Macdougall,  Wm.  O.,  p.g. 
Max,  Aaron 
Martin,  Magnin,  L. 
Manter,  Louis 
McPike,  Harry  H. 
Mullen,  William  W. 
Myers,  Henry 
Monteith,  George  W. 
Miller,  Ferdinand 
Neumann,  Mark,  p.  g. 
Newforth,  Charles 
Norcross,  Orville 
Nienhaus,  Herman,  p.  g. 
Nail.  George  C. 
North,  John  H. 
Pohlsen,  John  H. 
Painter,  Ernest  A. 
Roeder,  William  Edward 
Rennie,  A.  W. 
Rodgers.  Horace  E. 


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Schneider,  Frank 
Sample,  Robert  A. 
Sassise,  Jules  De 
Sidlowski  Abraham 
Stinson,  John  Coplir 
Snyder,  Fred  C. 
Sidlowski,  Manuel 
Sidlowski,  David 
Suerstedt,  Henry 
Steinachs,  Albert 
Schindlerr,  Joseph 
Smith,  Frank  E.,  p.  g. 
Sullivan,  Thomas  H.  J. 
Springett,  Arthur  A. 
Shaw,  George  A. 
Triechel,  Frank 
Thompson.  Walter  G. 
Weiss,  Jeremiah 
Wigert,  David 
Wherry,  George  Franklin 
Wilson,  John  H. 
Williams,  John  William 
Williams,  Wm.  Alfred 
Westphal,  Frederick  W. 
Walton,  Francis 
Walker,  William  A.,  p.  g. 


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SAN    MATEO,  CAL. 


By  John  Morton,  Past  Grand 


CT  AN  MATEO  LODGE  No.  265,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  on  the  evening 
^  of  October  6,  A.  D.  1877,  by  Geo.  A.  Case,  Grand  Warden,  assisted  by  W. 
B.  Lyon,  Grand  Secretary;  W.  H.  Gardner,  D.  D.  G.  M.,  and  quite  a  number  of 
Past  Grands.  The  charter  members,  eight  in  number,  were  as  follows:  P.  G. 
Allen,  T.  F.  Anderson,  T.  Bartlett,  P.  G.;  G.  H.  Fisher,  P.  G.;  C.  Jacobson,  L. 
Jasznsky,  L.  Jacobson  and  L.  D.  Morse.  Of  the  eight  original  charter  members, 
we  have  only  one  left,  our  venerable  Chaplain,  P.  G.  L.  D.  Morse,  who  has  been 
an  active  member  of  the  Order  since   1846,  having  been  initiated  in  Rahnav 


G.  Christianson. 


W.   R.  SCHNEIDER. 


H.   WlEGERSON. 


J.  T.  Jennings. 


t,-  r>.  MORSE. 
OFFICERS  OF  SAN  MATEO  LODGE. 


W.  C  Alt,  Sr. 


Lodge,  Rahnay,  N.  J.,  in  that  year.  We  have  still  with  us  an  active  member  in 
Brother  P.  G.  W.  C.  Alt,  Sr.,  who  was  to  have  been  initiated  on  the  same  night 
that  the  Lodge  was  instituted,  but  time  would  not  permit.  In  our  list  of  Past 
Grands  we  have  in  addition  to  those  whose  portraits  appear  on  this  page  the 
names  of  Major  Hanford,  Chief  Paymaster  Southern  Pacific  Company;  John  Mc- 
Laren, Superintendent  Golden  Gate  Park;  John  A.  Soule,  Superintendent  Spring 
Valley  Water  Co's  lakes;  Chas.  J.  Robinson,  Assistant  Paymaster  Southern 
Pacific  Company;  R.  Ff.  Jury,  proprietor  and  editor  of  the  San  Mateo  Leader, 
the  leading  journal  of  the  county. 

The  membership  of  this  Lodge  has  never  exceeded  50,  probably  on  account 
of  the  smallness  of  the  territory  from  which  its  members  have  been  drawn.  While 
the  membership  of  the  Lodge  is  small,  their  material  worth,  for  the  advancement 
of  Odd  Fellowship,  is  proven  by  the  fact,  that  starting  from  the  beginning  in 
1877,  with  a  capital  of  $500  borrowed  money  from  the  Mother  Lodge  of  the 
county,  Bay  View  Lodge  No.  109,  and  in  the  year  1887,  through  fire  our  Lodge 


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BERKELEY    LODGE    NO.    270,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


lost  everything  with  the  exception  of  the  Bible,  we  stand  to-day  housed  in  a 
50x90  two-story  stone  and  brick  building  of  our  own,  which  in  appointments  and 
detail  are  complete.  In  common  with  all  Lodges  in  this  State,  our  members  are 
much  scattered.  On  account  of  the  loss  of  our  early  records  by  fire  it  is  impos- 
sible to  arrive  at  correct  amounts  of  receipts  or  moneys  paid  out  for  sick  benefits 
or  relief  of  worthy  members,  but  no  member  in  sickness  or  distress  has  ever  been 
neglected. 

While  San  Mateo  Lodge  No.  265  can  look  back  with  pride  upon  the  results 
of  her  own  work,  they  feel  that  their  success  has  been  in  no  small  measure  due  to 
the  fact  of  their  being  a  representation  of  the  grand  body  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
the  State  of  California,  under  whose  jurisdiction  Odd  Fellowship  has  always 
been  administered  in  its  broadest  gauge. 


Berkeley  Lodge  No.  270,  1.  O.  O.  F. 

JOERKELEY  LODGE  No.  270,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  on  the  20th  day  of 
*^  February,  1878,  by  Grand  Master  F.  P.  Daun.  assisted  by  Grand  Warden 


J.  G.  Wright. 
Vice  Grand. 


Jos.  Chappie, 
Treasurer. 


Geo.  L.  Wilcox. 
Noble  Grand. 


B.  E.  Underwood,  Jr., 
Past  Grand. 


W.  B.  Chase, 
Secretary. 


W.  W.  Case,  Grand  Secretary  W.  B.  Lyon,  Past  Grand  Masters  Wm.  H.  Barnes 
and  L.  L.  Alexander,  D.  D.  G.  M.  Geo.  W.  Lewis,  and  others,  with  the  following 
charter  members:  L.  H.  Anthony,  I.  A.  Bovnton,  Joseph  Chappie,  Wm.  Ellis, 
Joseph  Funnell,  Saml.  C.  Clark,  F.  H.  Payne,  Geo.  D.  Metcalf,  Frank  J.  Ryus, 


FARNSWORTH    LODGE    NO.    95,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


305 


F.  B.  Tarbett,  Geo.  S.  Tallman  and  John  Woolley,  P.  G.  The  first  elective 
officers  were  F.  H.  Payne,  N.  G.;  S.  C.  Clark,  V.  G.;  Geo.  S.  Tallman,  Rec.  Sec; 
F.  J.  Ryus,  Per  Sec,  and  Joseph  Chappie,  Treasurer. 

Its  first  Lodge  home  was  in  a  small  hall,  corner  Berkeley  Way  and  Shattuck 
Avenue,  which  it  occupied  until  1885,  when,  a  larger  hall  being  required,  it  was 
decided  to  build.  Accordingly  a  hall  association  was  incorporated  with  10,000 
shares  capital  stock  of  one  dollar  each,  the  sale  restricted  to  members  of  the 
Order.  A  lot  was  purchased,  and  the  building  which  the  Lodge  now  occupies 
was  erected,  costing  furnished  nearly  $10,000.  A  majority  of  the  stock  has  been 
held  by  the  Lodge  from  the  first  and  more  has  been  purchased  from  members  as 
its  circumstances  would  permit,  until  it  now  holds  7,300  of  the  10,000  shares. 

The  growth  of  the  Lodge  has  not  been  rapid,  but  in  the  main  it  has  been 
healthy,  numbering  among  its  membership  the  best  citizens  of  this  University 
Town.  It  is  well  equipped  with  paraphernalia  for  doing  the  Lodge  work,  and  its 
degree  team,  under  the  able  management  of  Drill  Master  C.  A.  Geirrine,  has 
more  than  a  local  reputation. 

The  Lodge  has  expended  for  relief  and  charity  during  the  twenty-one  years 
of  its  existence  over  $20,000,  and  besides  the  hall  stock  and  paraphernalia  has 
an  amount  of  money  on  deposit  sufficient  for  working  purposes.  The  Lodge 
meets  every  Thursday  evening,  and  has  a  good  attendance. 


LIST  OF  MEMBERS 


Acheson,  Wm.  J. 
Alden,  E.  R. 
Appleton,  Win. 
Armstrong,  F. 
Bauml,  Jacob    E. 
Borkheim,  S.  H. 
Borkheim,  Louis 
Boynton,  I.  A.,  P.  G. 
Boyd,  Thomas  P. 
Broad,  A.  H.,  P.  g. 
Brotherton,  T.  G. 
Brown,  Chas.  R. 
Bull,  B.  P.,  p.  g. 
Bowers,  L.  T. 
Chappie,  Jos.,  p.  G. 
Chick,  Guy  H. 
Cole,  Elma  K. 
Cohn,  J.  I. 
Cornelius,  D.,  p.  G. 
Colwell,  J.  A. 
Chase,  Wm.  B.,  p   g. 
Davis,  James 
Davis,  Joseph,  p.  g. 
Davis,  Chas.  W. 
Day,  Harry  A. 
Dirchsen,  Herman 
Driges,  E.  J. 
Eastman,  J.  S. 


Edgar,  James 
Ellis,  Wm. 
Fischel,  Simon 
Fischel,  Chas. 
Fleming,  Thos. 
Foy,  John  M. 
Funnell,  Jos.,  p.  g. 
Graber,  Thos.  F.,  p.  g. 
Graves,  Fred 
Geirrine,  C.  A.,  p.  g. 
Geirrine,  M.  P.,  p.  g. 
Gordon,  E.  J. 
Gordon,  James 
Ghiglione,  Frank 
Greig,  Robt,  p.  g. 
Griffith,  H.  B. 
Guenther,  C.  F. 
Hann,  Thos.,  P.  G. 
Hartkop,  H. 
Hood,  E.  Lyman 
Holtzer,  J.  F. 
Jacobson,  A.  C. 
Jacobson,  J.  N. 
Kerns,  C.  T.,  p.  g. 
Kerns,  N.  T. 
Kuhlken,  M.,  P.  G. 
Lawrence,  Don 
Little,  C.  S. 


Lund,  E.  A. 
Mcintosh,  Wm.  A. 
Marshall,  J.  A. 
McClain,  Jos.,  p.  g. 
Meinheit,  L.  P. 
Merrill,  A.  B.,  P.  G. 
Meyer,  R.  G. 
Mohr,  C.  D. 
Mohr,  Geo.  L. 
Morris,  Abner 
Mortimer,  W.  J. 
Pape,  G.  L.  C,  p.  g. 
Pape,  John  H. 
Pape,  Wm.  E. 
Payne,  F.  H.,  P.  G. 
Penfield,  Guy  P. 
Peterson,  H.  A. 
Peterson,  H.  F. 
Phillips,  W.  J. 
Pfunda,  O.  J. 
Pries,  R.  F.  W.  B. 
Pullen,  E.  J.,  p.  G. 
Remond,  P. 
Ripperdam,  H.  D. 
Rowell,  H.  N.,  p.  G. 
Ryus,  F.  J.,  p.  G, 
Sather,  J.  P. 
Sheridan,  Phil,  p.  G. 


Sorenson,  H.  R.  N. 
Schuster,  G.  A.,  p.  g. 
Spear,  Chas.  H. 
Spencer,  John,  p.  g. 
Stein,  L.  L. 
Streightif,  J.  E.,  p.  g. 
Strieker,  Geo.,  p.  g. 
Striker,  J.  W.,  p.  g. 
Stubenrauch,  A.  V. 
Scalione,  Antone 
Stoddart,  Fred  P. 
Tallman.  Geo.  S.,  p.  g. 
Thompson,  F.  B. 
Thompson,  Geo. 
Tobin,  D.  J. 
Underwood,  B.  E-,  p.  g. 
Wilkes,  Samuel 
Wilcox,  Geo.  L. 
Woolley,  John,  p.  g. 
Woolsey,  W.  P.,  p.  g. 
Worster,  Wm.  D. 
Williams,  F.  A. 
Wright,  J.  C. 
Wright,  J.  G. 
Wyckoff,  H.  C. 


Farnsworth  Lodge  No.  95V I.  0.  O.  F, 


SAN    FRANCISCO. 


O  ARNSWORTH  LODGE  No.  95,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  at  San  Fran- 
cisco  September  28,  1895,  by  Grand  Master  P.  F.  Gosby,  assisted  by  a  full 
corps  of  Grand  Officers.  The  first  officers  elected  by  the  Lodge  were:  N.  G., 
Henry  Knobel;  V.  G.,  Watson  W.  Topping;  Treasurer,  Charles  G.  Bennett;  Sec- 
retary, George  R.  Weeks;  Past  Grand  Master,  George  H.  Morrison. 


Anderson.  Winslow 
Ayer,  Clarence  E. 
Ballich,  Mitchell 
Bush,  A.  N. 
Connelly,  Rich.  M. 
Farnsworth,  Ed.  P. 
Flint,  N.  E. 


CHARTER  MEMBERS: 
Green,  John  W.  Munro,  John  M. 


Hextrum,  Chas.  A. 
Holland.  Thos.  D. 
Hubbs.  Chas.  N. 
Hughes,  Rich.  J. 
Knobel,  Henry 
Morrison,  Geo.  H. 


Naunton,  Robt.  H. 
Patterson,  R.  H. 
Patton,  Chas.  L. 
Phillips,  Wm.  J. 
Rapp,  Geo.  A. 
Topping,  W.  W. 


Towe,  Chas. 
Waites,  Wm.  J. 
Wall,  A.  N. 
Weeks,  Geo.  R. 
Williams,  Thos.  A. 
Wilson,  Geo.  N. 


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After  the  institution  of  the  Lodge  and  the  ceremony  of  inducting  the  newly 
elected  officers  into  their  various  positions,  thirty  candidates  were  initiated.  The 
Grand  Officers,  together  with  the  invited  guests  of  the  Lodge,  numbering  in  all 
several  hundred  members  of  the  Order,  repaired  to  the  Cafe  Zinkand,  where  an 
elegant  banquet  was  spread,  after  which  speeches  were  indulged  in  by  several 
prominent  members  of  the  Order;  and  at  half  past  three  o'clock  in  the  morning 
all  retired  to  their  homes  feeling  that  the  new  Lodge  would  be  a  success,  and 
a  useful  adjunct  to  Odd  Fellowship  in  San  Francisco. 

This  Lodge  bearing  the  name  of  one  of  the  most  honored  members  of  the 
Order,  Past  Grand  Sire  Farnsworth,  was  organized  through  the  instrumentality 
of  the  following  named  brothers:  A.  N.  Bush,  P.  G.;  Henry  Knobel,  P.  G. ;  Geo. 
N.  Wilson,  P.  G.;  Wm.  J.  Phillips,  P.  G.;  Geo.  R.  Weeks,  P.  G.;  and  W.  W.  Top- 
ping; all  of  Templar  No.  17.    They  held  several  meetings  before  they  announced 


G.  R.  Weeks, 
Secretary. 

their  intentions  to  the  Order.  There  are  among  the  members  of  this  Lodge  sev- 
eral who  have  been  prominent  in  all  the  walks  of  life.  The  Lodge  has  one  Past 
Grand  Master  in  the  person  of  George  H.  Morrison. 

One  of  the  distinguishing  features  of  Farnsworth  Lodge  has  ever  been  its 
sociability.  When  a  visitor  enters  this  Lodge  every  member  seems  to  take 
special  delight  in  shaking  him  by  the  hand,  and  making  him  feel  at  home;  one 
feels  the  pulse  of  Friendship,  and  realizes  the  atmosphere  of  good  fellowship. 
This  is  done  without  any  embarrassment  to  the  visitor,  and  makes  him  feel  like 
coming  again.  In  visiting  the  sick  they  are  exceedingly  punctilious.  Their 
present  membership  consists  of  one  hundred  in  good  standing.  The  Lodge  owns 
a  library  which  was  donated  by  Mrs.  Farnsworth,  widow  of  the  brother  whose 
name  the  Lodge  bears.  The  present  assets  of  the  Lodge  amount  to  $3,000,  and 
consist  of  money  in  the  bank. 


GOLDEN    WEST    LODGE    NO.    322,    I.  O.  O.  F.  307 

The  present  officers  are:  J.  P.  G.,  Thos.  D.  Holland;  N.  G.,  Wm.  J.  Waites; 
V.  G.,  Wm.  I.  Brobeck;  Treas.,  Chas.  G.  Bennett;  Sec.,  Geo.  R.  Weeks;  Warden, 
John  M.  Munro;  Conductor,  Harry  Hanshield;  O.  S.  G.,  Edwin  Pearson;  I.  S. 
G.,  Chas.  M.  Emerson;  R.  S.  N.  G.,  Nathan  E.  Flint;  L.  S.  N.  G.,  Clark  C.  Brad- 
ford; R.  S.  V.  G.,  Edward  Brown;  L.  S.  V.  G.,  Irving  Watson;  R.  S.  S.,  John  W. 
Green;  L.  S.  S.,  Ernest  E.  Drees;  Trustees,  Rich.  T.  Marsh,  Nathan  E.  Flint  and 
W.  W.  Topping.  The  Representatives  to  the  Grand  Lodge  have  been  George  H. 
Morrison,  Past  Grand  Master,  from  the  date  of  institution  to  the  present  time, 
and,  at  the  last  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  Thomas  K.  Kase  was  elected,  the 
present  Representatives  being  Brothers  Morrison  and  Kase. 

This  Lodge  has  not  been  in  existence  long  enough  to  show  a  long 
record  of  financial  expenditures,  but  those  who  have  been  sick,  and  the  distressed 
whose  wants  have  been  relieved,  and  the  friends  and  relatives  of  those  who  have 
entered  into  their  reward,  know  that  no  act  enjoined  by  the  teachings  of  the  Order 
has  been  left  undone. 


Golden  West  Lodge  No  322,  I.  O.  O.  F 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 


GOLDEN  WEST  LODGE  No.  322  was  instituted  on  Thursday  evening, 
lune  4,  1885,  by  the  following  Grand  officers:  Nathaniel  Cook,  Grand  Mas- 
ter; C.  T.  McEachran,  Deputy  Grand  Master;  L.  W.  S.  Downs,  Grand  Warden; 
W.  B.  Lyons,  Grand  Secretary;  G.  W.  Lamont,  Grand  Treasurer;  W.  F.  Nor- 
cross,  Grand  Marshal;  W.  E.  Lutz,  Grand  Conductor. 

CHARTER  MEMBERS  : 

Armstrong,  F.  W,  p.  g.  Dieckhoff,  E.  Leonard,  E.  F.,  p.  G.  Peach,  A.  N. 

Anderson,  J.  H.  Early,  J.  A.  Le  Fevre,  J.  P.  Pittenger,  J.  Y. 

Anderson,  M.  O.  Fellows,  L.  L.  Larose,  G.  B.  Rodgers,  J.  H.,  P.  G. 

Burnheimer,  F.  E.,  p.  G.  Finigan,  J.  Loth,  F.  Shea,  J.  C. 

Bruening,  E.  W.  Griffith,  G.  B.  Mann,  F.,  P.  G.  Simoni,  P.  M. 

Belser  J.  Grupe,  H.  McGrath,  J.  A.,  p.  G.  Sauer,  A. 

Bingham,  A.  Horan,  J.  D.  Mahe,  G.  Thorns,  J. 

Crowley,  T.  J.,  p.  g.  Hanson,  F.  Nye,  A.  E.  J. 

Cochran,  J.  Johnston,  J.,  p.  G.  Nash,  J.  W. 

In  addition  to  the  charter  members,  thirty-seven  candidates  were  admitted 
by  initiation,  making  a  total  membership  of  seventy-one.  The  success  which 
attended  the  institution  of  Golden  West  Lodge  has  followed  it  continuously  up 
to  the  present  time,  and  now  with  a  membership  of  153,  whose  average  age  is 
not  over  36  years,  and  who  (thanks  to  the  conscientious  manner  in  which  the 
examining  physician  and  investigating  committees  have  done  their  duties)  are 
seldom  on  the  sick  list.  It  presents  inducements  to  young  men  contemplating 
joining  an  Odd  Fellows  Lodge  not  surpassed  by  any  other  fraternal  order  in  the 
State. 

During  its  existence  of  nearly  15  years,  the  Lodge  has  expended  for  relief 
and  charity  $9,500,  a  considerable  portion  of  which  has  been  donated  for  charity 
alone,  and  has  at  present  net  assets  amounting  to  over  $15,000,  a  financial  state- 
ment to  which  the  Lodge  points  with  pride.  The  present  elective  officers  are  J.  P. 
Whitney,  N.  G.;  G.  H.  Andrews,  V.  G.;  Clarkson  Dye,  Rec.  Sec;  W.  H.  Man- 
uell,  Fin.  Sec;  F.  R.  Parker,  Treas.;  Chas.  Stallman,  W.  L.  Owen  and  J.  N. 
Nash,  Trustees. 


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GOLDEN    WEST    LODGE    NO.    322,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


LIST  OF  MEMBERS 


Anderson,  J.  H. 
Anderson,  M.  O. 
Ayers,  J.  C. 
Andrews,  G.  H. 
Belser,  J. 
Bigelow,  E  W. 
Beaton,  D.  R. 
Bepler,  F.  D. 
Bergerot,  P.  A. 
Brunt,  W.  N. 
Bozio,  O. 

Breingan,  J.,  p.  v.  g. 
Black,  R.  C,  p.  G. 
Barnhart,  G.  W. 
Breese,  F.  F. 
Bradley,  Mark 
Burr,  G.  W. 
Bushby,  Geo.  B. 
Bahrs,  John  J. 
Bingley,  L.  B. 


Belser,  J.  J. 
Crowley,  T.  J.,  p.  g. 
Colludi,  G.  D. 
Coghlan,  F. 
Cameron,  A.  D. 
Chittick,  W.  K. 
Chapin,  Geo.  E.,  p.  g. 
Cornfield,  ShuI 
Dieckhoff,  E. 
DeGuerre,  A.  S.  J.,  p.  1 
Dixey,  W.  F. 
Donald,  A.  J. 
Dye,  C. 
Ellis,  J. 
Ellis,  R.  H. 
Fellows,  L.  L. 
Finigan,  J. 
Fevrier,  E.  G. 
Fortune,  J.  A. 
Ferrier,  G.  W. 


Griffith,  G.  B. 
Grupe,  H. 

Gleason.  E.  O.,  P.  G. 
Glover,  F.  H. 
Good,  R.  H. 
Gorton,  C.  D. 
Green,  J.  E. 
Goodloe,  R.  P. 
Groesch,  J.  A. 
Gibson,  H.  W. 
Gamble,  F.  N. 
Horan,  J.  D. 
Hanly,  R.  J. 
Hafer,  J. 
Hanson.  F. 

Hagenkamp  A.  T.,  Jr. 
Hopper,  J.  E.,  Jr. 
Houghtaling,  W.  3..  p.  g. 
Hills,  F.  E. 
Harrison,  G.  W. 


Hemphill,  Chas. 
Hendy,  S.  J. 
Haggett,  G.  W. 
Horan,  J.  B. 
Hill,  T.  L. 
Hubbs,  B.  I. 
Houseworth,  H. 
Howell,  W.  T. 
Hoch,  Jul 
Hopkins,  F.  M. 
Henderson,  Alex. 
Hanna,  John,  p.  G. 
Hazlett.John 
Hazlett,  W.  J. 
Isham,  Wm. 
Juel,  A.  O.,  p.  G. 
Jones,  J.  L. 
Jackson,  Geo. 
Johnson ,  O. 
Kelton,  L.  C. 


G.  H.  Andrews, 
Vice  Grand. 


Clarkson  Dye, 
Recording  Secretary. 


W.  H.  Manueil, 
Financial  Secretary. 


Kelly,  T.  K. 
Leonard,  E.  F.,  p.  a. 
LeFevre,  J.  P. 
Larose,  G.  B. 
Loth,  F. 
Langford,  E.  A. 
Little,  D.  P.  N. 
Larson,  L.  F. 
Loupy,  J. 
Lewis,  H.  M. 
Mackay,  W.  S..P.  g. 
Mahlstedt.  A. 
Mann,  F.,  p.  g. 
McGrath,  J.  A.,  P.  G. 
Mann,  H.  F. 
Munn,  J.  E. 
Mitchell,  W.  H. 
Morehouse,  J.  J.,  p.  g. 
McLean,  J.  R. 


Morse,  Geo.  W. 
Monotti,  Alfred 
Mills,  F.  H. 
Manueil,  W.  H.,  p.  g. 
Mirk,  Thomas 
Mona,  V.  J. 
Moore,  F.  W. 
McCarthy,  J.  F. 
McPhedran,  Jas. 
Nye,  A.  E.  J.,  p.  g. 
Nash,  J.  W.,  p.  G. 
Nicholson,  W.  A.  S.,  P.  G. 
Nygren,  Alfred 
Owen,  W.  L.,  P.  G. 
Peach,  A.  N. 
Pierce, F. 
Pearce,  T.  D. 
Pittinger,  J.  Y. 
Pippitt,  J.  W.,p.  G. 


Packard,  J.  G. 
Parker,  F.  R.,  p.  g. 
Redell,  W.  H. 
Ross,  W. 
Rice,  Chas.  A. 
Roberts,  C.  M. 
Shea,  J.  C. 
Simoni,  M.  P. 
Sauer,  A. 
Spencer,  T.  W.  C. 
Stallman,  C,  p.  <;. 
Smith,  S.  G. 
Scott,  J.  H.   p.  g. 
Shillcock,  H.  J. 
Sandahl,  C.  A. 
Stidston,  A.  W. 
Stevens,  D.  E. 
Scott,  H.  V.,  p.o. 
Smyth,  S.  P.,  p.  g. 


Streibich,  Stephan 
Tanner,  W. 
Travnor,  J. 
Thrane,  J.  H. 
Thrane,  F.  T. 
Terry,  I.  C. 
Turner,  A.  V. 
Terrill,  J.  G. 
Treantifile,  C. 
Treyer,  E.  J.,  p.  g. 
Van  Brunt,  W.  R. 
Vigouroux,  J. 
Williams,  E.  D. 
Walker.  J. 
Wood,  E.  M. 
Whitney,  J.  P. 


Henry  A.  Fairbanks,  District  Deputy  Grand  Master 

Henry  A.  Fairbanks  was  born  in  Fitchburg,  Mass.,  December  1,  1868,  and  came  to  California  in  January, 
1888.  He  joined  Grass  Valley  Lodge  No.  12,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  in  February,  1895;  was  elected  Noble  Grand  in  1898 
and  served  two  terms.  At  the  session  of  the  Grand  Lodge,  May,  1899,  he  was  appointed  District  Deputy 
Grand  Master. 


David  Sanford  Cartwright 


Brother  David  Sanford  Cartwright.  who  has  been  engaged  in  business  in  this  city  for  nearly  a  quarte  of 
a  century,  was  born  at  South  Bend,  St.  Joseph  County,  Indiana,  on  February  5,  1840,  a  son  of  William  and 
Sarah  (Smith)  Cartwright.  About  1843  he  was  taken  by  his  parents  to  Osage  County.  Missouri,  and  in  1846  he 
removed  to  Ottawa  County,  in  that  State,  and  subsequently  they  went  to  Polk  County,  Iowa,  where  he  received 
his  education  in  a  Public  County  School.  In  1851  they  went  to  Dallas  County,  Iowa,  and  in  1860  he  came  to 
California.  In  1865  Brother  Cartwright  came  to  San  Francisco,  and  on  May  9,  1874,  he  started  in  the  teaming 
business,  which  he  has  always  followed,  on  his  own  account,  at  the  location  he  has  always  occupied,  at  the 
corner  of  Main  and  Mission  streets.  He  was  first  married  on  April  9,  1869,  and  the  second  time  on  May.  3, 
1881.  Brother  Cartwright  has  been  a  member  of  Cosmopolitan  Lodge  No.  194, 1.  O.  O.  F.,  since  January  3,  i87l! 
He  has  one  son,  William  M.,  who  is  associated  with  him  in  the  teaming  business. 


Henry  S.  Martin,  Past  Grand 

Brother  Martin  is  a  native  of  San  Francisco,  where  he  was  born  forty-two  years  ago.  He  was  initiated 
in  Franco- American  Lodge  No.  207,  December  6,  1883:  served  as  Noble  Grand  of  the  Lodge  in  1887,  and  has 
been  a  member  of  the  Grand  Lodge  since  1888.  For  many  years  he  has  held  the  office  of  Grand  Treasurer  of 
the  Grand  Parlor  of  the  Native  Sons  of  the  Golden  West.  A  warm-hearted,  genial  brother,  capable,  and 
rustworthy  in  all  respects.    His  election  as  Sheriff  of  the  County  of  San  Francisco  attested  his  popularity. 


Jacob  J.  Nagle,  Past  Grand 


Brother  Jacob  J.  Nagle  was  born  in  Mount  Joy,  Lancaster  County,  Pennsylvania,  June  11,  1845.  He 
came  to  California  in  1875,  and  became  a  member  of  Nietos  Lodge  No.  197,  May  1,  1884.  Passed  the  Chairs  and 
was  representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  in  1889.  He  has  been  present  at  nearly  every  session  since.  Was 
appointed  District  Deputy  Grand  Master  for  District  93  by  C.  N.  Jenkins,  1889;  John  Glasson,  1890;  J.  N.  E. 
Wilson,  1891;  George  W.  Stockwell,  1892;  J.  W.  Warboys,  1896;  A.  M.  Drew,  1897;  Karl  C.  Brueck,  1898;  W.  A. 
Bonynge,  1899.  As  Special  Deputy  he  instituted  Walnut  Grove  Lodge  No.  376,  May  6,  1892,  and  has  been  the 
Recording  Secretary  of  the  Lodge  since.  He  is  also  a  Past  Chief  Patriarch  of  Orange  Grove  Encampment 
No.  31,  at  Los  Angeles,  and  Secretary  of  Eastern  Star  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  56,  located  at  Downey.  Brother 
Nagle  has  served  on  the  Instruction  Committee  in  the  Grand  Lodge  a  number  of  years,  and  is  considered  a 
general  all-around  good  Odd  Fellow. 


FRANK  E.  SMITH,  Past  Grand 


Frank  E.  Smith,  P.  G.,  became  a  member  by  ini- 
tiation in  Sargent  Lodge  No.  368,  I.  O.  O.  F.(  May  1, 
1891,  the  date  Sargent,  Lodge  was  instituted,  but  owing 
to  his  active  application  with  other  fraternal  organi- 
zations he  did  Eot  take  an  active  part  in  Odd  Fellowship 
until  January,  1894,  when  he  was  appointed  Chaplain. 
July,  1894,  he  was  appointed  Inside  Guardian.  Jan- 
uary, 1895,  he  was  appointed  Eight  Supporter  of  the 
Vice  Grand.  July,  1895  lie  was  appointed  Conductor. 
January,  1896,  he  was  installed  as  Vice-Grand.    July, 

1896,  he  was  installed  as  Noble  Grand,  and  in  January, 

1897,  took  his  seat  as  the  acting  Past  Grand  of  his 
Lodge.  In  December,  1896,  he  was  elected  Trustee 
for  the  term  of  eighteen  months.  In  June,  1898,  he 
was  reelected  as  Trustee  for  the  full  term.  July,  1897, 
he  was  appointed  Right  Supporter  of  the  Noble 
Grand.  He  has  occupied  that  Chair  almost  every 
Friday  evening  from  July,  1897,  to  the  present  time, 
having  been  appointed  by  each  successive  Noble  Grand. 
He  was  elected  as  representative  to  the  Grand  Lodge  of 
California,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  and  attended  its  sessions  in  1897 
1898  and  1899.  While  passing  through  the  principal 
Chairs  of  his  Lodge,  he  was  for  the  term  of  one  year 
a  delegate  to  Excelsior  Degree  Lodge  No.  2,  I.  O.  O.  F., 
and  to  the  General  Relief  Committee,  I.  O.  O.  F., 
and  while  a  member  of  these  bodies  he  attended  all 
meetings  of  both  that  were  held  duriDg  his  term.  He 
became  a  member  of  Excelsior  Degree  Lodge  in  January, 
1896,  and  was  appointed  First  Assistant  Degree  Matter 
in  February,  1896,  and  in  June,  1896,  he  was  elected 
Deputy  Degree  Master.  He  became  a  member  of  the 
General  Relief  Committee,  in  January,  1896.  In  Febru- 
ary, 1896,  he  was  elected  Vice-President  of  the  Com- 
mittee aDd  in  July,  189R,  he  was  elected  President, 
which  office  he  filled  to  the  end  of  his  term. 


AUGUSTUS  J.  DOYLE,  Past  Grand 

Brother  Augustus  J.  Doyle,  Past  Grand  of 
Apollo  Lodge  No.  123,  and  Past  President  of  Gen- 
eral Relief  Committee  of  San  Francisco,  was 
born  in  Hamilton  County,  Ohio,  1859.  Initiated  a 
member  of  Apollo  Lodge  September  13,  1895.  Ap- 
pointed Inside  Guard  December,  1895,  Right  Side 
Supporter  January,  1896,  Conductor,  July,  1896. 
Elected  Vice  Grand  December,  1896;  elected 
Vice-President  of  General  Relief  Committee 
February,  1897,  of  eighty-ninth  term,  and  unan- 
imously'elected  President  of  General  Relief  Com- 
mittee August,  1897,  of  ninetieth  term.  Appointed 
Right  Supporter  Noble  Grand  December,  1897.  You 
will  meet  him  on  the  floor  of  his  Lodge  room  at 
every  meeting  unless  prevented  by  sickness  or 
business.  Brother  Doyle  is  salesman  for  O'Con- 
nor, Moffatt  &  Co.,  a  deservedly  popular  gentleman. 


Waldie,  Past  Grand 


Brother  Waldie  is  a  member  of  San  Joaquin  Lodge 
No.  151  and  D.  D.  G.  M.  of  District  No.  49;  is  a 
member  of  the  Rebekan  Lodge  and  an  active  worker 
for  the  cause  of  Odd  Fellowship. 


ABRAHAM  JONAS 

Abraham  Jonas  was  born  in  Germany  in  1855,  came 
to  the  United  States  in  1875  and  located  in  Oakland 
where  he  established  himself  in  the  clothing  busi- 
ness at  1063-1065  Broadway,  Oakland,  Cal.  He  was 
initiated  in  Vowarts  Lodge  No.  313,  when  that 
Lodge  was  instituted;  was  a  charter  member  of 
Hecker  Lodge  No.  49  and  was  the  first  Vice  Grand, 
and  was  elected  Noble  Grand  at  the  beginning  of 
the  new  term,  thus  becoming  a  Past  Grand  in  a 
few  months  after  the  institution  of  the  Lodge; 
about  two  years  since  this  Lodge  was  consolidated 
with  University  Lodge  No.  144,  and  Brother  Jonas 
is  now  a  member  of  that  Lodge;  has  been  several 
times  elected  to  represent  his  Subordinate  Lodge 
in  the  Grand  Lodge,  and  is  now  a  member  of  that 
body ;  is  a  member  of  Golden  Link  Rebekah  Lodge 
No.  105;  is  a  Past  Grand  President  of  the  Inde- 
pendent Order  of  B'nai  B'rith;  is  a  member  of  the 
Knights  of  Pythias  and  the  Rathbone  Sisters; 
Brother  Jonas  is  the  oldest  member,  in  point  of 
service,  in  the  First  Hebrew  Congregation  of  Oak- 
land, as  a  director  of  church  and  Sunday  school, 
being  continually  reelected  for  the  past  twenty 
years.  He  is  a  prominent  and  public-spirited  citi- 
zen and  business  man,  always  ready  with  voice  and 
time  and  money  to  aid  any  laudable  enterprise  that 
redounds  to  the  good  of  the  community,  and  is  an 
ardent  Odd  Fellow  and  good  friend. 


M.  P.  HOLMES 

Brother  Holmes  has  been  an  Odd  Fellow  for 
41  years,  having  been  initiated  in  the  town  of 
Marion,  111.,  1858.  In  1862  he  became  a  member 
of  California  Lodge  No.  1  by  deposit  of  card,  and 
has  ever  since  maintained  his  membership.  For 
many  years  he  has  been  engaged  in  the  manu- 
facturing business,  his  specialty  being  carriages. 


NAT.    T.   COULSON.    D.    D.    S. 
Murphy  Building. 

Brother  Coulson  occupies  a  series  of  rooms 
■with  eight  windows  facing  on  our  principal 
thoroughfare,  1236  Market  Street,  corner  Jones 
Street,  and  six  of  these  are  set  apart  for  actual 
dental  practice,  with  six  operating  chairs.  Dr. 
Coulson  was  born  at  Penzance,  County  of  Corn- 
wall, England.  Left  an  orphan  at  an  early  age, 
he  had  to  make  his  own  way  through  the  world. 
He  came  to  the  United  States  in  1874  and  finally 
settled  in  San  Francisco  in  1877.  He  graduated 
from  the  Dental  Department  of  the  State  Uni- 
versity, taking  the  degree  of  D.  D.  S.  in  1885. 
He  possesses  several  pieces  of  fine  suburban 
property  that  are  very  valuable  and  steadily  in- 
creasing in  value  as  residence  tracts.  Brother 
Coulson    joined    Fidelity    Lodge    No.    222,    I.    O. 

0.  F.,  in  18..,  and  Templar  Rebekah  No.  19  the 
following  year;  is  ex-director  of  the  Union 
League  Club  and  was  treasurer  of  the  Liberty 
Club.  Dr.  Coulson  is  unassuming  and  inspires 
Immediate  confidence  which  wins  a  large  num- 
ber of  friends  outside  as  well  as  in  the  Order  of 

1.  O.  O.  F.  We  learn  he  contemplates  tempo- 
rarily to  retire  from  practice  in  the  near  future 
and  tour  the  world,  taking  in  the  Paris  Exposi- 
tion. As  the  Doctor  is  as  yet  a  bachelor,  we 
suggest  — . 


LOUIS   HAMMERSMITH 

Brother  Louis  Hammersmith,  whose  photo- 
graph is  herewith  produced,  is  one  of  the  many 
good  and  true  Odd  Fellows,  who  have  identified 
themselves  with  this  Jubilee  Celebration,  and  one 
of  the  very  active  workers  in  the  organization 
whose  efforts  have  contributed  to  its  success. 

Brother  Hammersmith  was  born  in  the  City  of 
San  Francisco  on  the  22d  day  of  March,  1858,  and, 
as  will  be  seen,  is  in  the  prime  of  his  manhood. 
For  many  years  he  has  been  the  trusted  and 
confidential  bookkeeper  In  the  extensive  and 
prosperous  jewelry  establishment  of  Hammer- 
smith &  Field  on  Kearny  Street. 

He  entered  Apollo  Lodge  No.  123,  I.  O.  O.  F., 
on  the  15th  day  of  October,  1888,  and  immediately 
took  an  active  part  in  the  working  of  the  Lodge. 
He  successively  passed  the  Chairs  of  Inside 
Guardian,  Right  Supporter  of  the  Vice  Grand, 
Warden,  two  terms  as  Conductor,  Vice  Grand, 
Noble  Grand,  Junior  Past  Grand  and  Chaplain, 
and  is  now  occupying  the  Chair  of  the  R  ght  Sup- 
porter of   the   Noble  Grand. 

Brother  Hammersmith  is  a  representative  Odd 
Fellow,  warm  in  his  friendships,  true  to  its  in- 
terests, exceedingly  good  tempered,  and  earnest 
in  his  efforts  to  push  forward  and  promote  the 
true  virtues  of  our  beloved  Order. 

Brother  Hammersmith  is  a  member  of  the  Com- 
mittee on  Decorations,  and  it  is  largely  to  his 
efforts  that  the  Hall  at  Seventh  and  Market 
streets  has  been  so  beautifully  and  tastefully 
decorated  with  electric  lights,  flags,   etc. 

We  bespeak  for  our  Brother  a  long  and  useful 
life,  and  we  feel  assured  that  so  long  as  we  have 
on  guard  Brothers  of  kindred  traits  the  Order 
generallj'  will  never  go  backward. 


/^VAXLAND 

^  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  16 

I.  O.  O.  F. 

Meets  every  Saturday  night  at  Gier's  Hall, 
14th  Street,  between  Washington  and  Clay. 
Oakland. 

Present  officers  are  : 

ANNIE  STRASBERG,  Noble  Grand. 
GRACIE  McPHAIL,  Vice-Grand. 
EDNA  N.  CLARK,  Recording  Sec'y 
SARAH  J.  KNIGHT,  Financial  Sec'y. 
SAMUEL  P.  KNIGHT,  Treasurer. 
ANNIE  THOMPSON,  Past  Noble  G'nd. 
ELIZABETH  CRONK,  Chaplain. 

Membership  July  1,  1899,  is  123. 


Golden  Gate  Encampment  No.  I,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 


£Z OLDEN  GATE  ENCAMPMENT  No.  i,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  instituted  February 
^^  i,  1853,  by  Samuel  Parker,  D.  D.  G.  S.,  and  chartered  by  the  Grand  Lodge 
of  the  United  States. 

CHARTER   MEMBERS: 


Gihon,  John  H.,  p  c.  p.  Graham,  E.  W.,  p.c.  p. 

Robertson,  Wm.,  p.  c.  p.  Cobb,  H.  A.,  p.  c.  p. 

Johnson,  T.  Rodgers,  p.  c.  p.  Dexter,  P.  D.,  p.  c.  p. 

Norcross,  Daniel,  p.  c.  p.  McLaren,  Dan.,  p.  c.  p. 


Stahl,  C.  G.,  p.c.  p. 
Iredale,  A.  S.,  p.  h.  p. 
More,  N.  W.,  p.  h.  p. 
Smiley,  James 


Schmidt,  August 
Ryan,  L. 
Young,  Tames 
White,  Philo 


FIRST  OFFICERS: 


Smiley,  James,  C.  P. 
Norcross,  Daniel,  H.  P. 


Young,  James,  S.  W.  Moore,  N.  W.,  J.  W.  Ryan,  L.,  Guide 

Iredale,  Alfreds.,  Treas.         Johnson.T.  Rodgers, Scribe    Graham,  E.  W.,  O.  S. 
Getz,  S.,  I.  S. 


S.  L.  Heywood, 
High  Priest. 


W.  E.  Dubois, 
Chief  Patriarch. 


H.  G.  George, 
Scribe. 


A.  H.  Noweix, 
Junior  Warden. 


C.  E.  Ayer, 
Senior  Warden. 


C.  E.  Benedict, 
Treasurer. 


Golden  Gate  Encampment  in  its  forty-six  years  of  existence  has  admitted 
to  membership  nine  hundred  and  thirty  members,  many  of  them  prominent  in 
the  Order  and  municipal,  State  and  National  affairs.  Such  as  Past  Grand  Pa- 
triarch, James  A.  J.  Bohen,  Samuel  Parker,  (W.  T.  Galloway),  Columbus  Bart- 
lett,  James  F.  Crosett,  Chas.  N.  Fox,  J.  Henry  Applegate,  Jr.,  Past  High  Priest 
A.  S.  Iredale,  Past  Grand  Masters  and  P.  G.  R.  Samuel  Parker,  H.  M.  Houston, 
Charles  N.  Fox,  L.  L.  Alexander,  R.  H.  Lloyd,  J.  A.  McClelland,  David  Loud- 
erback,  Nathan  Porter,  Past  Grand  Rep.  C.  J.  Collins,  Past  Grand  Sire  E.  D. 
Farnsworth. 

Many  of  its  members  figured  conspicuously  in  the  early  history  and  settle- 
ment of  San  Francisco.  Charles  A.  Sumner  at  one  time  represented  California 
in  the  Congress  of  the  United  States,  having  been  elected  at  large. 

The  Encampment  has  paid  out  for  relief  of  its  members,  etc.,  the  sum  of 
$172,540.     Among  its  assets  are  one  thousand  three  hundred  and  eighty  (1,380) 


314 


UNION    ENCAMPMENT    NO.    n,    I.  O.  O.  F. 


shares  of  O.  F.  Hall  stock;  seventy-five  (75)  shares  of  Lincoln  Stock,  and  ten 
thousand  dollars  of  Montgomery  Avenue  bonds. 

This  sketch  would  not  be  complete  without  noting  the  fact  of  the  consolida- 
tion of  Good  Will  Encampment  No.  83  with  Golden  Gate  Encampment  No.  1 
I.  O.  O.  F.  on  July  27,  1895. 

Good  Will  Encampment  No.  83  instituted  May  7,  1888.  by  P.  G.  P.  James 
F.  Crosett,  acting  for  the  then  Grand  Patriarch  A.  R.  Lord. 


CHARTER   MEMBERS: 


Balwin,  James  T. 
Desimone,  S. 


Dubois,  William  E. 
Freeland,  William  W. 


Lilenthaul,  Herman 
Miller,  Matthew 


Mershon,  Lewis  C. 
Thompson,  Arthur  V. 


FIRST  OFFICERS  OF  GOOD   WILJ,   ENCAMPMENT: 


Dubois,  Wm.  E-,  C.  P. 
Freeland,  Wm.W.,  H.  P. 
Lilenthaul,  H.,S.  W. 
Thompson,  A.  V.,  Scribe 


Hilton,  F.  C.  Treas. 
Brott,  Wm.  H,  J.  W. 
Mayder,  J.  W.,  Guide 
Marsh,  Geo.  H.,  ist  W. 


Holmes,  J.  R.,2d  W. 
Thrane,  J.  H.,3<1  W. 
Secor,  W.  A.,  4th  W. 
Tharp,  R.  C,  ist  G.  of  T. 


Gleason,  E-  O.,  2d  G.  of  T. 
Vizard,  H.  H.,  O.  S. 
Bonuetti,  A.,  I  S. 


Initiated  thirty-four  candidates  the  night  of  institution, 
ship  of  Golden  Gate  Encampment,  one  hundred  and  six. 


Present  member- 


LJST   OF   MEMBERS 


Alexander,  L.  L.,  P.  G  m. 
Asher,  A.  B.,  p.  G.  p. 
Bohen,  Geo.  T.,  p.  g.  p. 
Barnard,  I.  D.,  p.  c.  p. 
Bridgeman,  J.  W.,  p.  c.  p. 
Benedict,  C  E.,  p.  c.  p. 
Benedict,  J.  S.,  p.  c.  p. 
Burke,  J.  C,  P.  C.  p. 
Cooper,  E.  B.,  p.  c.  p. 
Crossett,  J.  F.,  p.  G.  p. 
Clifford,  U.  S.  G.,  p.  c.  p. 
Crossett,  W.  I.,  p.  c.  p. 
Dubois,  W.  E.,  p.  c.  p. 
Dow,  Hezakiah,  p.  c.  p. 
Foster,  J.  A.,  p.  c.  p. 
Foster,  J.  H. ,  p.  c.  p. 
Flanders,  Eugene,  p.  c.  p. 
George,  H.  C,  p.  c.  p. 
Gleason,  E.  O.,  p.  c.  p. 
Harris,  J.  F.,  p.  c.  p. 
Heywood,  S.  J.,  p.  c.  p. 
J.  M.  J.,  p.  c.  P. 
Lyle,  A.  G.,  p.  c.  p. 
Morrell,  O.  C,  p.  h.  p. 
Norcross,  D.,  p.  G.  r. 
Parent,  C.  L.,  p.  c.  p. 
Pinkham,  J.  F.,  p.  c.  p. 


Stahle,  C.  A.,  p.  c.  p. 
Schmalz,  P.  A.  F.,  p.  c.  P. 
Sumner,  C.  A.,  p.  c.  p. 
Tilden,  H.  J.,  p.  c.  p. 
Winterburn,  Joe,  p.  c.  p. 
Ayer,  J.  G. 
Ayer,  C.  E. 
Anderson,  W.  J. 
Bergland,  H. 
Becker,  Wm. 
Brace,  Nathan 
Brobeck,  W.  I. 
Chase,  J.  B. 
Carter,  T.  S. 
Christian,  C. 
Critchlow,  R.  G. 
Cashire,  A.  D. 
Conklin,  John 
Dauskin,  G.  D. 
Dickinson,  J.  D. 
Dodge,  R.  F. 
Ephriem,  F. 
Edgar,  R.  W. 
Foster,  F.  W. 
Firth,  J.  B. 
Fabian,  B.  W. 
Feldhusen,  N.  J. 


Gunnison,  A.  J. 
Grason,  A.  H. 
George,  N.  M. 
Hatch,  Wm.  F. 
Hendricks,  W.  F. 
Harrington,  W.  E. 
Henerman,  G.  E. 
Jesse,  G.  R. 
Jacobs,  Albert 
Johnson,  Rix  A. 
Jamison,  W.  R. 
Jeffers,  M.  S.  Jr. 
Kanipi,  F.  W. 
Loncks,  Geo.  P. 
Lay  ton,  J.  C. 
Libbing,  H.  H. 
Lloyd,  R.  H. 
Leach,  Jno. 
Larsen,  H.  B. 
Mills,  D.  J. 
McColl,  Wm. 
Moorman,  J.  C. 
Mund,  Wm. 
McCluskey,  L.  E. 
Mesmith,  J.  F. 
Nichols,  F.  H. 
Nowell,  A.  H. 


Ott,  J.  W. 
Peterson,  L.  N. 
Reed,  T.  S. 
Reilly,  J.  H.  W 
Ratto,  Chas. 
Rich.  O. 
Reardon,  N. 
Spooner,  J.  P. 
Seymore,  A. 
Scott,  A.  W. 
Staples,  D.  J. 
Schulz,  Louis 
Spaulding,  A. 
Sparrow,  A.  R. 
Sweeney,  T.  U. 
Sandburg,  Jno. 
Stempke,  F. 
Schloen,  J.  D. 
Spearr,  E. 
Sassoe,  Paul 
Shirman,  Ralph  J. 
Smith,  Cornelius  M. 
Turpin,  F.  L. 
Vizard,  H.  H. 
Walpole,  T.  E. 
Wilson,  Chas. 
Winter,  J.  W. 


Union  Encampment  No.  II,  I.  0.  0.  F. 

GRASS    VALLEY. 


T  TNION  ENCAMPMENT  No.  n,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  in  the  village  of 
^-^  Rough  and  Ready,  Nevada  County,  on  the  ist  day  of  May,  1857,  by  R.  W. 
Senior  Warden  David  Kendall,  with  W.  J.  Tilley,  C.  R.  Edwards,  E.  McLaughlin, 
A.  C.  Kein,  E.  C.  Webster,  Geo.  Grant  and  W.  C.  Ault  as  charter  members.  E.  C. 
Webster  is  still  an  active  member,  and  is  the  only  one  of  the  above  now  in  the 
Encampment. 

In  i860,  on  the  6th  day  of  July,  the  Encampment  was  moved  to  Grass  Val- 
ley. On  the  19th  day  of  February,  1863,  it  was  again  moved,  and  this  time  to 
Nevada  City,  where  on  the  8th  day  of  November  of  that  year  it  lost  all  its 
property  in  the  fire  that  destroyed  the  business  part  of  the  city,  saving  only  the 


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records,  charter  and  seal.  After  this  calamity  it  struggled  along  until  the  17th 
day  of  March,   1865,  when  it  surrendered  its  charter. 

On  the  3d  of  November,  1866,  the  charter  was  reclaimed  and  the  Encamp- 
ment resuscitated  and  located  in  the  City  of  Grass  Valley.  From  this  time  the 
Encampment  has  been  prosperous,  and  from  it  sprang  Abou  Ben  Adhem  En- 
campment located  at  Moore's  Flat.  Afterwards  moved  to  North  Bloomfield. 
Since  surrendered  its  charter  owing  to  the  suspension  of  hydraulic  mining  and 
the  consequent  departure  of  the  members.  From  it  also  was  started  Mistletoe 
Encampment  of  Nevada  City,  now  one  of  the  most  active  in  the  State.  The 
largest  membership  during  the  history  of  the  Encampment  was  in  the  term  end- 
ing December  31,  1888,  there  being  at  that  term  76  members. 

Several  who  have  been  members  of  Union  Encampment  have  obtained  ad- 
vancement in  the  Grand  Lodge  and  Grand  Encampment.  Notably,  Charles 
Marsh,  Grand  Representative;  E.  W.  Roberts,  Grand  Patriarch  in  1869-70;  A.  A. 
Sargent,  Grand  Representative;  T.  R.  Kibbe,  Grand  Master  in  1861-62;  C.  W. 
Dannals,  Grand  Master  in  1870-71;  A.  R.  Lord,  Grand  Patriarch  in  1887-88; 
I.  W.  Hays,  Grand  Patriarch  in  1877-78;  John  Glasson,  Grand  Master  in  1890-91; 
R.  D.  Gummoe,  present  Grand  Senior  Warden  of  the  Grand  Encampment; 
Frank  G.  Beatty,  Grand  Representative.  The  present  membership  is  sixty- 
nine.     The  officers  are: 


Clinch,  W.  A.,  C  P. 
Richards,  James  C,  H.  P. 
Rowe,  E.,  S.  W. 
Glasson,  John,  Scribe 
Harris,  W.  D.,  Treas. 


Harry,  C.  H.,  Jun.W. 
Sampson,  Jas.  M.,  O.  S. 
Buckett,  W.  H.,  I.S. 
Gummoe,  R.  D.,  Guide 
Webster,  E.  C,  1st  W. 


Pascoe,  John,  2d  W. 
Sampson,  M.,  3d  W. 
Hooper,  Wm.,  4th  W. 
Stile,  Thos.,  G.  of  T. 
Uren,  Stephen,  G.  of  T. 


Bee,  Wm.,  Trustee 
Glaister.  Wm.,  Trustee 
Clinch,  W.  A.,  Trustee 


Austin,  A.  M. 
Beatty,  Frank 
Bee,  Wm. 
Dille,  S.  H. 
Glasson,  John 
Gummoe,  R.  D. 
Glaister,  Wm. 


MEMBERS   IN    GOOD    STANDING,  P.  C.  P. 


Hays,  I.  W. 
Harris,  W.  D. 
Lakenan,  J.  M. 
Lane,  C  F. 
Mitchell,  T.  T. 
Pascoe,  John 
Penhall,  B.  A. 


Parsons,  W.  E. 
Sampson,  Martin 
Selegar,  John 
Thomas,  W.  R. 
Thomas,  John  R. 
Temby,  Wm. 
Webster,  E.  C 


Werry,  John 
Brav,  Wm. 
Reed,  W.  E. 
Clinch,  W.  A 


R.  P.  D.  MEMBERS. 


Stile,  Thomas 
Sampson,  J.  M. 
Aver,  John 
Abraham,  K.  R. 
Buckett,  W.  H. 
Brockington,  T.  H. 
Brockington,  Charles 
Clinch,  C.  E. 
Carter,  Jno.  A. 
Collicott,  R.  J. 
Clymo,  Wm. 
Fairbanks,  H.  S. 


Dulmaine,  A. 
Freeman,  A. 
George,  Wm. 
Griffeths,  A. 
Gates,  J.  H. 
Henwood,  James 
Hen  wood,  Samuel 
Harry,  C.  H. 
Harris,  A.  N. 
Hosken,  W.  H. 
Hore,  James 
Hooper,  Wm. 


Johnson,  J.  M. 
Kohler,  Wm. 
Nettle,  W.  J. 
Meier,  Wm. 
Mitchell,  Alex 
Othel,  Thos. 
Othel,  U.  S. 
Prisk,  James 
Roberts,  R.  G. 
Rowe,  Enoch 
Green,  Robert 
Richards,  J.  C. 


Shaw,  S.  W. 
Schoonover,  H.  I,. 
Trebilcox,  J.  F. 
Uren, W. 
Voice,  L.  D. 
Wettereau,  Geo.  G. 
Williams,  J.  H. 
Zepf,  J.  P. 
Vincent,  Geo. 


Oriental  Encampment  No.  ^7,  I.  0.  O.  F. 

SAN   FRANCISCO. 


ORIENTAL  ENCAMPMENT  No.  57  was  instituted  July  15,  1876,  by  H.  S. 
Winn,  M.  W.  G.  P.,  assisted  by  A.  Shepard,  M.  E.  G.  H.  P.  pro  tern ;  T-  F. 
Brown,  R.  W.  G.  S.  W.;  J.  F.  Miller,  R.  W.  G.  S.;  B.  A.  Prindle,  R.  W.  G.  J.  W. 
pro  tern;  David  Hunter,  R.  W.  G.  T.;  Nathan  Porter,  R.  W.  G.  R.;  Geo.  T. 
Bowen,  W.  G.  S.  pro  tern,  with  45  charter  members  as  follows: 


3i6 


ORIENTAL    ENCAMPMENT    NO.    57.    L  O.  O.  F. 


Bird,  M.  J. 
Black,  H. 
Blaney,  E.  W. 
Brooks,  T.  H. 
Case,  G.  A. 
Cerf,  J. 
Churchill,  C. 
Cockrill,  R.  L. 
Denny,  E. 
Dow,  J.  B. 
Kdward,  D.  H. 
Galloway,  W.  T. 


Hobe,  A. 
Homer,  J.  L. 
Hughes,  E.  C. 
Highland,  H.  J. 
Lake,  W.  B. 
Lane,  E. 
Lane,  N.  W. 
Lane,  W.  E. 
Lutz,  W.  E. 
Lyon,  W.  B. 
Morton,  F.  R. 
McGowan,  C. 


Newman,  J. 
Peake,  A.  A. 
Pearson,  C. 
Phillips,  J.  K. 
Pidwell,  C.  T. 
Prior,  J.  L. 
Putnam,  C.  B. 
Rankin,  C.  E. 
Read,  E.  B. 
Searles,  R. 
Spear,  C.  J. 
Stevenson,  T. 


Stone,  C.  B. 
Tabor,  C.  W. 
Terrill,  C.  C. 
Twing,  D.  H. 
Waters,  H.  B. 
Watson,  D.  L. 
Wilson,  G.  H. 
Wilson,  T.  K. 
Vanderslice,  W.  K. 


There  were  56  initiates  also  at  this  meeting.  Of  the  charter  members  thirteen 
are  still  active  members.  The  first  elective  officers  were:  C.  P.,  W.  T.  Galloway; 
H.  P.,  W.  E.  Lutz;  S.  W.,  C.  B.  Putnam;  R.  S.,  G.  A.  Case;  F.  S.,  F.  R.  Morton; 
Treas.,  C.  E.  Rankin;  J.  \Y.,  C.  C.  Terrill;  Trustees,  C.  T.  Pidwell,  T.  H.  Brook 
and  W.  B.  Lyon. 


Geo.  W.  Lemont, 
High  Priest. 


Geo.  H.  Wilson, 
Financial  Scribe. 


F.  P.  Duley, 
Chief  Patriarch. 


ft 


J.  T.  McGhee, 
Senior  Warden. 


F.  w.  Derby, 
Junior  Warden. 


The  membership  at  the  present  time,  227;  amount  paid  for  sick  benefits, 
$30,296;  funeral  and  funeral  expense,  $4,364.73;  donations,  $2,124.  Present  assets 
$12,671.26. 

The  present  elective  officers  are:  F.  P.  Duley,  C.  P.;  Geo.  W.  Lemont, 
H.  P.;  J.  T.  McGhee,  S.  W.;  A.  Hovey,  Scribe;  A.  H.  Kelton,  Treas.;  Geo.  H. 
Wilson,  Financial  Scribe;  F.  W.  Derby,  J.  W. 

From  its  institution,  No.  57  was  recognized  as  one  of  the  progressive  and 
active  subordinates  of  the  jurisdiction.  Its  splendid  exemplificatior  of  the  degrees 
drew  large  assemblages,  and  its  renditions  of  the  same  before  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment at  the  annual  sessions  has  been,  and  now  is,  an  attractive  and  educational 
feature  of  the  sessions. 

The  lamented  Walter  B.  Lyon  was  a  factor  in  its  history  and  progress,  giving 
his  time  and  energy  to  its  success  up  to  the  day  of  his  death.     Its  first  Chief 


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Patriarch,  W.  T.  Galloway,  afterward  Grand  Patriarch,  is  still  an  active  member. 
The  same  can  be  said  of  E.  H.  Black,  an  early  member,  also  a  Past  Grand  Patri- 
arch. James  W.  Harris,  the  present  Grand  Patriarch,  is  a  constant  attendant 
and  practical  worker.  George  H.  Morrison  and  Wm.  H.  Barnes,  Past  Grand 
Patriarchs,  are  members  of  Oriental,  the  latter  being  the  present  Grand  Scribe  of 
the  Grand  Encampment.  Moses  Greenebaum  and  Geo.  W.  Lemont,  both  earnest 
and  faithful  members,  have  served  the  Grand  Lodge  as  Grand  Treasurer;  the  latter 
has  been  for  many  years,  and  is  now,  the  Grand  Treasurer  of  the  Grand  Encamp- 
ment of  this  jurisdiction. 

Among  its  charter  members  was  George  A.  Case,  now  deceased,  who  ably 
served  as  Grand  Master  of  the  State.  Also  the  reliable  and  faithful  Charles  C. 
Terrill,  for  many  years  the  Chairman  on  Committee  of  Laws.  Others  might  be 
mentioned,  who  have  stood  for  years  steadfast  in  the  cause.  The  present  mem- 
bership are  worthy  successors  to  the  pioneers,  and  a  visit  to  Oriental  Encamp- 
ment on  the  first  and  third  Saturday  evenings  of  the  month  will  ever  repay  the 
visitor. 

LIST  OF   PAST  CHIEF   PATRIARCHS: 


Adams,  J.  W. 
Atkins,  Job 
Barnes,  W.  H.,  p.  g.  f 
Bird,  N.  J. 
Black,  E.  H.,  p.  g.  p. 
Black,  R.  C. 
Brackett,  E. 
Bullivant,  H.  E. 
Caler,  F.  E. 
Cockrill,  R.  L. 
Derby,  C  W. 
Duncan,  A.  J. 


Ellis,  C  J. 
Fillmore,  F. 
Flint,  N.  E. 

Galloway,  W.  T.,  p.  G.  p. 
Greenebaum,  M.,  p.  h.  p. 
Harris,  J.  W.,  g.  p. 
Hovey,  A. 
Howell,  T. 
Howlett,  J.  C. 
Kelton,  A.  H. 
Knobel,  H. 
Lask,  H.  J. 


Lemont,  G.  W.,  G. 
Luke,  M. 
Malcomson,  T. 
Moore,  E.  A. 
Morrison,  G.  H.,  p 
Phillips,  J.  K. 
Potter,  W.  S. 
Rapp,  G.  A. 
Reed,  G.  L. 
Russell,  J.  W. 
Simmons,  C  W. 
Spear,  C.  J. 


Spinney,  J.  C 
Stevenson,  T. 
Stone,  C  B. 
Thompson,  J. 
Twing,  D.  H. 
Watson,  C 
Werson,  L.  H. 
Williston,  J.  M. 
Wilson,  G.  H. 
Wooley,  C.  M. 


LIST  OF  ROYAL  PURPLE   MEMBERS 


Anderson,  H. 
Anderson,  J.  H. 
Anderson,  L.  L. 
Anderson,  W. 
Applegate,  J.  J. 
Ashworth,  F.  D. 
Bachelder,  E.  M. 
Bahrs,  J.  J. 
Ball,  J. 

Ballinger,  W.  V. 
Barto,  H. 
Beam,  A.  W. 
Bennink,  A.  W. 
Berk,  M.  G. 
Boehm,  A.  A. 
Bollo,  T.  G. 
Bond,  F.  T. 
Boyen,  A.  N. 
Brown,  W.  W. 
Burke,  C  A. 
Cant,  W.  H. 
Chapin.  F.  E. 
Clark,  H.  L. 
Clausen,  H.  L. 
Coffin,  A. 
Collier,  G.  W. 
Collins,  J.  W. 
Corbett,  J.  C.  F. 
Cranford,  F.  H. 
Curtis,  J.  M. 
Daly,  J.  R. 
Davies,  J.  D. 
Derby,  F.  W. 
Dorrer,  C. 
Dow,  J.  B. 
Downes,  A.  W. 
Duley,  F.  P. 
Durose,  F.  F. 
Edmonds,  W. 
Edwards,  D. 
Edwards,  J. 
Farhner,  G.  W. 
Fletcher,  G.  R. 
Forsman ,  W.  T. 
Francis,  W.  S. 
Fraser,  J.  R. 


Gitshau,  C. 
Gopchevitch,  B.  M. 
Graves,  E.  L. 
Greenberg,  J. 
Hafer,  J. 
Hall,  W.  T. 
Hamilton,  H.  M. 
Hansen,  C.  R. 
Hansen,  P. 
Hansen,  S. 
Hartley,  J.  D. 
Haughton,  J. 
Headrick,  A.  J. 
Henriksen,  B.  E- 
Hepburn,  A.  J. 
Henermann,  G.  A. 
Hilton,  F.  C. 
Hoffmann,  V. 
Holcomb,  G.  W. 
Holland,  T.  D. 
Homer,  J.  L. 
Hopkins,  M.  L. 
Hovermann,  W. 
Hughes,  E.  F. 
Hutcheson,  D. 
Jaeger,  F.  W. 
Johnson,  W.  C. 
Jonas,  I. 
Jones,  J.  H. 
Kaighin.C.  J. 
Kelly,  J. 
Kelton,  L.  C. 
Klein,  F.  A. 
Knutsen,  L. 
Kornbeck,  C.  H. 
Leonard,  C. 
Leviston,  W. 
Lewis,  J. 
Liljefelt,  A.  A. 
Litchfield,  J.  M. 
Lopp,  J.  A. 
Lowell,  J.  F. 
Ludvigsen,  N.  P. 
Magnussen,  P. 
Maguire,  J.  G. 
Malcolm,  D.  C. 


Malcolm,  J.  G. 
Mangeot,  C. 
Manner,  C.  V. 
Marsh,  R.  T. 
Martin,  C. 
Martin,  W. 
Mason,  C.  G. 
Matthews,  W.  S. 
Mefret,  X. 
Metcalf,  C.  L. 
Mona,  V.  J. 
Monteith,  G.  W. 
Morgan,  W.  J. 
Moulthrope,  C.  W. 
McDonald,  H.  F. 
McGhee,  J.  T 
McGhee,  R.  J. 
McLean,  A. 
McMahon,  J. 
Ninnis,  G.  T. 
Noble,  J.  A. 
Nowell,  H.  W. 
O'Keefe.  J. 
O'Neil,  C.  F. 
Parker,  F. 
Parry,  W.  H. 
Patty,  G.  W. 
Pendleton,  E.  S. 
Perry,  J.  W. 
Petersen,  J.  M. 
Petersen,  N.  M. 
Phillips,  W.  J. 
Pool,  J.  R. 
Pool,  W.  L. 
Prior,  J.  L. 
Putzman,  H.  A. 
Rahr,  M.  J. 
Ralston,  J.  A. 
Rehnert,  C.  W. 
Riordan.T.  D. 
Robertson,  M.  H. 
Robinson,  J.  M. 
Rogers,  D.  J. 
Rogers,  H. 
Rudy,  B.  M. 
Salvar,  F. 


Sampson,  A.  B. 
Schaffner,  E.'S. 
Schmaltz,  J. 
Schoppe,  C.  S.  W. 
Schwartz,  R. 
Scott,  J. 
Seemann,  C.  F. 
Sephton,  H.  H. 
Shufelt,  W.  J. 
Sigler,  J.  D. 
Spaulding,  F.  D. 
Stallman,  C.  C. 
Steiner,  A. 
Stewart,  J.  W. 
Stinson,  J.  C. 
Stuart,  W.  H. 
Sutherland,  A.  J. 
Thorn,  E.  J. 
Thomson,  S.  M. 
Turner,  A.  V. 
Turner,  E.  Q. 
Vivian,  C. 
Wadman.  G.  H. 
Waites,  W.  J. 
Walbank,  E.  M. 
Wall,  A.  H. 
Warriner,  A.  E. 
Waschle,  G. 
Waters,  H.  B. 
Webb,  W.  T. 
Weeks,  G.  R. 
Welch,  C.  W. 
Weyburn,  J.  K. 
Wheeland,  S. 
Whims,  H. 
Whitney,  H.  K. 
Wight,  M.  F. 
Williams,  T.  A. 
Williams,  T.  S. 
Wimmer,  G.  W. 
Wiswell,  E.  S. 
Wisewell,  C.  A. 
Young,  T.  J. 


Centennial  Encampment  No.  58,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

SAN  DIEGO. 


(JjENTENNIAL  ENCAMPMENT  No.  58,  San  Diego,  California,  was  in- 
^^  stituted  August  16,  1876.  Meetings  held  first  and  third  Mondays  in  each 
month.  Membership  147.  The  officers  are:  Thos.  A.  DeCourcy,  C.  P.;  L.  A. 
Creelman,  H.  P.;  Frank  P.  Frary,  Scribe;  J.  A.  Cohn,  Treas.;  John  Stork,  S.  W.; 
N.  S.  Snyder,  J.  W. 

LIST    OF   MEMBERS: 


Adams,  Frank  S. 
Allyn,  Wm.  B. 
Beveridge,  Alex 
Bachman,  P.  F. 
Brenning,  Jacob  W. 
Bascomb,  D.  S. 
Becker,  J.  P. 
Banks,  Frank  S. 
Bruschi,  V. 
Benson ,  George  A. 
Buker,  C.  W. 
Brown,  S.  M. 
Cohn, Jacob  A. 
Christensen,  J.  P. 
Creelman,  L.  A. 
Coon,  J.  D. 
Creelman,  Fred 
Chittenden,  C.  M. 
Carson,  Wm.  H. 
Collier,  D.  C,  Jr. 
Cassie,  E. 
Cassidy,  James  H. 
Demond,  Frank 
Dievendoiff,  Horton 
Davis,  Wm.  J. 
Dieterle,  A. 
Dowell,  Thos.  J. 
DeCourcy,  Thos.  A. 
Davies,  R.  E. 
Estes,  P.  W. 
Eliaser,  Sam 
Engelbret,  John 
Emerson,  R.  E- 
Epstine,  Karl 
Foster,  Joseph 
Frary,  Frank  P. 
Frisbie,  L-  B. 


Fullard,  F.  C. 
Felhman,  A. 
Felhman,  H. 
Gregory,  Ed. 
Gray,  John 
Gassen,  A.  G. 
Griffith,  C. 
Griffith,  W.  W. 
Geiger,  David 
Hunsaker.  N. 
Hazzard,  G.  W. 
Hadley,  W.  E. 
Holland,  C.  F. 
Harbison,  H.  R. 
Holton.S.  H. 
Hynding,  P. 
Hunt,  W.  C. 
Hollingsworth,  W.  P. 
Hakes,  C.  C. 
Hansen,  George 
Haslam,  A.  E. 
Jackson,  J.  Y. 
Julian,  W.  A. 
Julian,  George  F. 
Julian,  C.  H. 
Johnson,  P.  I,. 
Johnstone,  H.  S. 
Johnson,  A.  P.,  Jr. 
Kindler,  A. 
Kirkwood,  W.  J. 
Kaidel,  J.  T. 
Kuhn,  Gus 
Knox,  C.  D. 
Kingswood,  J. 
Kirby,  Lew  R. 
Knowles,  Geo.  H. 
Lehman,  Theo. 


Lesher,  M.  P. 
Levi,  A. 
Lesinsky,  Sam 
McAuliffe,  Thos. 
McAuliff,  H.  B. 
McWilliams,  J.  G. 
McCreesh,  Wm. 
Miller,  B.  F. 
Marquardt,  Hans 
Marlette,  C.  H. 
Moore,  W.  P. 
Manker,  James 
Murphy,  George  S. 
Mueller,  F.  E. 
Nihell,  I.  P. 
Nagle,  C.  A. 
Nelson,  O. 
dinger,  C.  H. 
Otto,  Geo.  F. 
Over,  J.  F. 
Osburn,  F.  W. 
Prindiville,  J. 
Plant,  G.  W. 
Pollock,  C.  D. 
Prugh,  J.  H. 
Puyear,  S.  M. 
Phillips,  Ed.  T. 
Porter,  J.  M. 
Ruckert,  F.  W. 
Rotnor,  George 
Robins,  Duke 
Robinson,  F.  H. 
Ruisinger,  Wm. 
Ruppenthal,  Chas. 
Reading,  J.  S. 
Shaw,  F.  A.  T. 
Smith,  Sam.  F. 


Smith,  Bruce 
Schachtmayre,  J. 
Shera,  Jas. 
Stahel,  A. 
Stocking,  R.  F. 
Seaberg,  Chas. 
Schitterer,  H. 
Stead,  G.  D. 
Schmid,  C.  H. 
Stork,  Jno. 
Sellers,  Chas. 
Snyder,  N.  S. 
Schiller,  J.  S. 
Swallow,  C.  H. 
Shaffer,  E.  E. 
Stephens,  F. 
Tasker,  Jos. 
Thing,  C.  E. 
Tallman,  R. 
Ulrich,  E. 
Urban,  Geo.  A.  L- 
Verlaque,  Jeff 
Vernon,  Jas. 
Villa,  Frank  J. 
Winter,  L. 
Winter,  C. 
Whitmore,  S. 
Ward,  Will  J. 
Winsby,  E. 
Whitson,  W.  W. 
Wood,  Jno.  M. 
Winther.  P. 
Whatford,  Thos. 
Weiland,  Ed.  L. 
Young,  Will 
Zollner,  Fred 


Photo  t)j  Mrs.  Adi  E.  Jlerguire,  Grind  Chief  "  Rathbone  Bisters  " 


Transport  Sherman,  Laden  with  California  Boys  from  Manila, 
Entering  San  Francisco  Harbor. 


Rebe^al)  Department 

We  present  herewith  a  short  synopsis  of  the  Rebekah  Lodges,  so  far  as  they 
responded  to  our  call. 

*  *    « 

O  AIR  OAKS  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  4  was  instituted  January  20,  1894, 
by  Grand  Master  Simpson.  The  Lodge  started  with  a  membership  of  twenty, 

and  fifteen  of  the  charter  members  still  remain,  Brother  S.  B.  Paige  having  died 

and  four  withdrawn.    The  elective  officers  were :     Noble  Grand,  May  B.  McFar- 

land;  Vice  Grand,  Mary  A.  Randlett;  Secretary,  Lizzie  G.  Vollmar;  Treasurer, 

Ellen  Metzgar. 

There  has  been  a  healthy  growth  and  continued  prosperity.     The  present 

membership  is  eighty-four,  and  the  night  of  meeting  Saturday  at  Odd  Fellows' 

Hall,  Park  Street  and  Santa  Clara  Avenue,  Alameda. 

*  *    # 

/~r  LOVER  LEAF  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  207  of  Ventura,  California,  was 
^*  instituted  September  11,  1894,  by  D.  D.  Rosetta  Penrod  and  the  degree  staff 
of  White  Rose  Lodge  of  Santa  Barbara.  The  charter  membership  was  thirty- 
four  with  the  following  elective  officers :  Ellen  Donlon,  N.  G. ;  Addie  Richardson, 
V.  G.;  Abbie  Butcher,  Rec.  Sec;  Effie  Granger,  Fin.  Sec;  Agnes  Charleboise, 
Treas.  The  present  membership  is  sixty-nine  in  good  standing.  The  Lodge  has 
recently  moved  into  a  fine  new  hall,  where  much  better  work  can  be  done.  The 
Lodge  has  not  the  regulation  uniform,  but  wears  a  uniform  of  white.  Much  in- 
terest is  manifested  by  the  members  in  the  Orphans'  Home,  although  not  much 
has  been  done  for  them  yet. 

*  *   * 

ORANGE  GROVE  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  84,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted 
^-*  at  Oroville,  California,  January  17,  1885,  by  C.  C.  Durban,  D.  D.  G.  M., 
acting  as  G.  M.  pro  tern,  assisted  by  P.  G.  John  J.  Smith,  Joe  Marks,  Wm. 
Schneider,  John  P.  Leonard,  Geo.  K.  Hendel  and  Charles  F.  Sadowski,  of  whom 
Bros.  Marks,  Leonard  and  Sadowski,  still  survive  and  are  still  members.  The 
charter  members  in  addition  to  the  above  mentioned  were: 

CHARTER  MEMBERS : 
BROTHERS : 

Featherstone,  Wm.  Hoops,  Louis  W.  Kroeger,  F.  Rose,  Loughn 

Freer,  Leon  D.,  p.  g.  Jones,  Albert  F.  Moore,  R.  A.  Simon,  L.  A. 

Higgins,  E.,  p.  G.  Karsner,  J.  H.  Peterson,  N.  Wilcox,  C.  H.,  p.  g. 

SISTERS  : 

Higgins,  Millie  Peterson,  Caroline  W.  Sadowski,  Rosa  A.  Smith,  E. 

Hoops.  Elizabeth  Rose,  L.  Simon,  H.  Wilcox,  Francis  A. 

Moor,  H.  A. 

Of  whom  there  survives  Bros.  E.  Higgins,  J.  H.  Karsner,  L.  A.  Simon,  A.  F. 
Jones;  of  these  Bros.  Karsner,  Higgins,  Simon  and  Jones,  and  Sisters  Higgins, 
Peterson  and  Sadowski  still  retain  their  membership,  and  are  active  members 
of  the  Lodge.  The  Lodge  was  instituted  with  twenty-seven  charter  members, 
now  we  have  a  membership  of  137.  The  Lodge  is  in  a  very  flourishing  condi- 
tion and  numbers  among  its  members  Past  Grand  Sister  Minerva  Karsner,  who 
is  Past  President  of  the  Rebekah  Assembly  of  which  our  Lodge  feels  very  proud. 


32o  REBEKAH   DEPARTMENT 

fJCME  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  189  was  instituted  at  Santa  Maria  January 
J*  18,  1893,  by  Past  Grand  M.  P.  Baker,  assisted  by  District  Deputy  Mrs.  Ida 
Mason  and  the  members  of  Arroyo  Grande  Rebekah  Lodge.  The  following 
are  the  charter  members : 

CHARTER  MEMBERS: 

BROTHERS : 

Baker,  Major  P.  Cook,  R.  D.  Rogers,  Newton  Stowell,  George 

Blosser,  Garrett  De  Witt,  Christopher  C.  Rossi,  D.  Trott,  George  Joseph 

Blosser,  Lorenzo  W.  Fleisher,  Marks  Schwabacher,  Lewis  M.  Weaver,  George  Thomas 

Coblentz,  Samuel  Morris,  William  T. 

SISTERS  : 

Blosser,  Anna  Davis,  Rose  Hopkins,  Sallie  Stowell,  Fannie  E. 

Blosser,  Nellie  De  Witt  Lora  Morris,  Adeline  Trott,  Mary  E. 

Coblentz,  Henriette  Dickes,  Cora  Morganti,  Mary  T.  Walker,  Emma 

Cook,  Jinnett  Fleisher,  Rachel  Schwabacher,  Caroline  Weaver,  Mary  Elizabeth 

Officers  were  elected  and  appointed  as  follows: 

OFFICERS  : 

Fleisher,  Marks,  N.  G.  Coblentz,  Henriette,  R.  S.  N.  G.  Weaver,  George,  T.,  Chaplain 

Weaver,  Mary,  V.  G.  Schwabacher,  Caroline,  L.  S.  N.  G.  Fleisher,  Rachel,  Conductor 

De  Witt,  Lora,  Sec.  Walker,  Emma,  R.  S.  V.  G.  Blosser,  Nellie,  Warden 

Trott,  Mary,  Treas.  Stowell,  Fannie,  L.  S.  V.  G.  Morris,  William  T.,  O.  G. 

The  present  membership  is  56.  The  Divine  Father  has  seen  fit  to  remove 
from  their  midst  two  of  their  most  faithful  sisters,  Jinnett  Cook  and  Adeline 
Morris.  This  Lodge  has  always  had  an  efficient  corps  of  officers.  They  have 
the  beautified  work,  and  no  rituals  are  used  during  initiation.  A  chrysanthemum 
ball  was  given  in  order  to  raise  funds  to  purchase  robes,  and  the  result  was  more 
than  a  success,  which  showed  the  energy  of  the  members.  They  have  had  the 
honor  of  three  of  their  members  serving  as  District  Deputies,  and  have  also  had 
the  pleasure  of  visits  from  Assembly  Presidents — Marion  Greenwood,  Minerva 
Karsner  and  Helen  Carpenter. 

This  Lodge  has  made  a  donation  of  twenty-five  dollars  towards  the  Or- 
phans' Home,  and  is  in  a  flourishing  condition.  The  Past  Grands  are  Mary 
Trott,  Nellie  Baker,  Caroline  Schwabacher,  Julia  Ketcham,  Mamie  Sedgwich, 
Rachel  Fleisher,  Irma  Trott. 

Peace  and  harmony  prevail  among  its  members,  whose  labors  are  untiring 
in  their  efforts  to  make  Acme  Rebekah  Lodge  second  to  none  in  the  State  of  Cali- 
fornia. 

*    *    * 

TT)ETALUMA  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  226  was  instituted  May  7,  1897,  by 
■*~-»  Catherina  D.  Peterson,  District  Deputy  President  of  District  No.  9,  assisted 
by  a  delegation  from  Bloomfield  Lodge  No.  91,  with  the  following  charter  mem- 
bers: N.  G.,  Ellen  T.  Smith;  Vice  Grand,  Jennie  Gist;  Secretary,  Ella  McPhail; 
Treasurer,  Fannie  Nauert;  Lewis  G.  Nay,  William  Nay,  Geo.  Lamoreaux,  Geo. 
Edlemann,  John  S.  Blackburn,  Frank  F.  Ennis,  Sarah  J.  Nay,  Jennie  Ennis,  Sadie 
C.  Waddell,  Louise  Edlemann,  Lillian  K.  Smith,  Catherine  Russ  and  Margaret 
Lamoreaux.  We  are  a  very  social  and  prosperous  Lodge,  and  have  at  present  a 
membership  of  ninety.  Although  we  are  one  of  the  youngest  Lodges  in  the 
county,  we  are  and  always  have  been  free  from  debt,  have  fine  regalias,  and  money 
in  the  treasury.  In  the  short  period  of  our  existence  death  has  claimed  two  of 
our  members,  Bro.  Frank  Ennis  and  Sister  Laura  Hynes.  We  meet  on  the  first 
and  third  Friday  at  I.  O.  O.  F.  Hall,  and  are  prepared  at  all  times  to  receive  and 
entertain  our  friends.    We  have  given  one  bed  and  $10  to  Orphans'  Home. 


REBEKAH  DEPARTMENT  321 

O  ANTA  BARBARA  has  always  been  one  of  the  most  prominent  towns  and 
*-*  ports  in  California  history,  but  no  effort  was  made  to  establish  a  Rebekah 
Lodge  here  until  August  13,  1891,  when  White  Rose  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  10 
was  instituted,  and  on  August  2,  1892  (about  one  year  from  that  time),  a  dispen- 
sation was  granted  by  Grand  Master  Geo.  W.  Stockwell  to  quite  a  number  of 
brothers  and  sisters  to  organize  another  Rebekah  Lodge  to  be  known  as  Flower 
City  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  184.  The  Lodge  was  properly  instituted  by  D.  D.  G.  M. 
Wm.  H.  Stafford,  a  member  of  Channel  City  Lodge  No.  232,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  who 
had  been  duly  commissioned  for  that  purpose. 

The  charter  members  of  this  Lodge  are  as  follows:  Bros.  W.  E.  Noble, 
Adam  Ott,  Geo.  W.  Bates,  Robert  Hanson,  Wm.  W.  Doan,  Nicholas  B.  Warn 
and  Sisters  Pluma  L.  Bates  and  Dency  M.  Warn.  Of  the  above  charter  members 
there  are  only  two  on  the  roll  at  the  present  time.  The  officers  who  were  installed 
into  their  respective  Chairs  then,  by  D.  D.  P.  Mary  I.  Ott,  are  as  follows:  N.  G., 
Maud  I.  Lonergan;  V.  G.,  Mable  L.  Rogers;  Sec,  Pluma  L.  Bates;  Treas.,  Laura 
D.  Kirk.  Appointed  officers  were:  Ward.,  Cecilia  W.  Frost;  Cond.,  Caroline  I. 
Sawyer;  I.  G.,  Frank  Smith;  O.  G.,  Wm.  W.  Doan;  R.  S.  N.  G.,  Robert  Hanson; 
L.  S.  N.  G.,  Lulu  J.  Lloyd;  R.  S.  V.  G.,  Ida  J.  Hill;  L.  S.  V.  G.,  Mary  M.  New- 
man, and  Chaplain,  Dency  M.  Warn.    The  members  were  as  follows: 

MEMBERS: 

BROTHERS  : 

Burgin,  Chas.  W.  Kirk,  Chas.  M.  Lloyd,  Marion  Rogers,  E.  F. 

Frost,  Samuel  Lane,  Miles  P.  Lonergan,  J.  J.  Sawyer,  C.  I. 

Hall,  Wm.  Lillard,Wm.  Newman,  W.  H.  Smith,  Frank 
Hill,  L.  D. 

SISTERS : 

Burgin,  Emma  J.  Hill,  Ida  J.  Lonergan,  Maud  I.  Sawyer,  Caroline  I. 

Clark,  Lilla  J.  Kirk,  Laura  D.  Newman,  Mary  M. 

Frost,  Cecelia  W.  Lloyd,  Lulu  J.  Rogers,  Mable  L. 

In  the  last  returns  of  this  Lodge  to  the  Grand  Lodge  there  were  fifty-one 
members  on  the  roll  call,  with  the  following  officers:  A.  P.  G.,  Lillian  M.  John- 
son; N.  G.,  Eugenia  Thomas;  V.  G.,  Glenare  Edwards;  Sec,  Bella  Ott;  Treas., 
Jeannetta  Ott;  Ward.,  Nora  Varney;  Cond.,  Mattie  Nichols;  I.  G.,  Emma  Wash- 
burn; O.  G.,  Jas.  B.  Drake;  R.  S.  N.  G.,  Pluma  L.  Bates;  L.  S.  N.  G.,  Anna 
Edwards;  R.  S.  V.  G.,  Etta  Sanders;  L.  S.  V.  G.,  Mary  I.  Ott,  and  Chaplain,  Win- 
nie Gilbert. 

The  Past  Noble  Grands  on  the  roll  at  the  present  time  are,  Mary  I.  Ott, 
Pluma  L.  Bates,  Grace  W.  Hanson,  Bella  Ott,  Emma  Washburn,  Lillian  M. 
Johnson,  Eugenia  Thomas.  The  first  Noble  Grand  was  Maud  I.  Lonergan,  then 
Sisters  Rosetta  Penrod,  Laura  D.  Kirk,  Emma  J.  Burgin,  Eliza  N.  Drake,  Mary 
C.  Senter,  each  followed  with  one  term,  and  Sister  Pluma  L.  Bates,  then  served 
two  terms ;  she  was  followed  in  turn  by  the  following  sisters :  Caroline  Hanson, 
Grace  W.  Hanson,  Bella  Ott,  Emma  Washburn,  Lillian  M.  Johnson,  Eugenia 
Thomas,  who  each  served  one  term,  and  they  were  followed  by  Sister  Glenare 
Edwards,  the  present  Noble  Grand. 

The  sociability  of  our  members  creates  an  interest  amongst  those  not  of 
our  Order,  so  that  when  we  give  any  entertainments  they  are  always  largely 
attended. 

There  have  been  four  deaths  in  this  Lodge,  Sister  Dency  M.  Warn  and  Bro. 
Nicholas  B.  Warn,  both  charter  members;  also  Sister  Mary  C.  Center  and^Rosetta 
Penrod,  all  having  crossed  over  to  the  great  beyond.    The  last-named  sisters  were 


322  REBEKAH   DEPARTMENT 

faithful  members,  and  loved  by  all  who  knew  them.    Both  occupied  the  D.  D.  P. 
Chair  at  the  time  of  their  deaths. 

This  Lodge  has  had  many  drawbacks  in  a  financial  way,  and, although  the  Re- 
bekahs  are  not  a  beneficial  organization,  we  have  donated  liberally  to  our  own,  and 
visiting  members  who  have  been  in  distress,  but  at  the  present  time  we  are 
progressing  favorably.  Under  the  new  law  which  admits  all  young  ladies  of 
eligible  age  to  join,  whose  relatives  are  not  Odd  Fellows,  we  have  taken  in  quite 
a  number,  and  have  found  them  to  be  as  zealous  and  interested  members  as  if 
they  were  related  to  Odd  Fellows. 

This  Lodge  at  the  present  time  occupies  neat  apartments  in  Channel  City 
Hall,  which  is  located  about  the  center  of  the  city,  and  which  was  but  recently 
built.  This  Hall  is  regarded  as  one  of  the  best  arranged  halls  in  Southern  Cali- 
fornia. On  the  second  floor  is  quite  a  large  Lodge  room,  adjoining  it  is  the 
banquet  hall;  they  are  connected  with  sliding  doors,  so  when  the  doors  are  thrown 
open  it  makes  a  very  large  room.  Adjoining  these  rooms  are  an  anteroom,  trus- 
tees' room  and  a  kitchen.  On  the  first  floor  is  the  main  hall,  which  has  quite  a 
large  and  well-equipped  stage.  This  hall  is  used  considerably  by  the  various 
social  orders  and  for  public  gatherings  generally. 

Flower  City  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  184  is  prosperous,  increasing  in  member- 
ship, and  upon  its  past  good  work  is  building  well  for  the  future. 

*    #    * 

T  -OYAL  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  215  was  instituted  May  n,  1896,  by 
J— *  Grand  Master  P.  F.  Gosbey.  The  moving  cause  of  the  organization  of  this 
Lodge  was  the  desire  on  the  part  of  the  charter  members  to  cordially  support  the 
laws  passed  by  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  a  short  time  before,  which  made  eli- 
gible to  Rebekah  Lodges  all  unmarried  ladies  of  the  requisite  age,  character  and 
residence,  whether  they  were  related  to  Odd  Fellows  or  not.  The  Lodge  started 
with  twenty  charter  members,  nine  sisters  and  eleven  brothers,  as  follows: 

CHARTER  MEMBERS: 

BROTHERS : 

Copsey,  A.  N.,  p.  c;.  Mefret,  Xavier,  p.  Q.  Terkelson,  J.  N.  Walcom,  George 

Hills,  E.  H.,  P.  G.  Perry,  J.  W.,  P.  G.  Turpln,  A.  W.,  P.  G.  Week,  F.  A.,  P.  g. 

Jacobs,  S.  R.,  p.  g.  Simpson,  J.  H.,  p.  g.  m.  Warren,  Fred  W.,  p.  g. 

SISTERS  : 

Bell,  Margaret  Hutton,  Tillie  Olsson,  Bessie  T.  Simpson,  A.  J.,  p.  n.  g. 

Bell,  Margaret  J.  McCollister,M.  E.,  p.  n.  g.     Olsson,  Jessie  M.,  p.  n.  g.      Walcom,  Florence  E. 

Hills,  Kitty  B. 

Great  care  has  been  taken  about  investigating  carefully  the  character  and 
standing  of  applicants  for  membership,  so  that  now  when  we  are  celebrating  the 
Jubilee  of  Odd  Fellowship,  Loyal  Rebekah  Lodge  has  on  its  rolls  in  good  stand- 
ing 116  members,  the  quality  of  which  compares  favorably  with  that  of  any  fra- 
ternal organization  in  the  State.  The  members  have  endeavored  at  all  times 
to  do  what  they  could  to  forward  the  interests  of  the  Order,  and  the  meetings 
which  are  held  on  Monday  evenings  are  nearly  always  interesting  and  profitable. 
In  the  3  years  of  its  history,  the  Lodge  has  lost  only  two  members  by  death, 
Brother  and  Sister  Snook,  whose  untimely  taking  off  is  sincely  regretted. 

OFFICERS : 

Jewell,  Ruby  A.,  N.  G.  Wright,  Jennie  F.,  Conductor  McCollister,  Mollie  E.,  L.  S.  N.  G. 

Jennings  Marjory,  V.  G.  Simpson,  Almira  J.,  Warden  Crossman,  Thirza,  R.  S.  V.  G. 

Brauer,  Emma  L.,  R.  S.  Cyrus.  Eola  M.,  I.  G.  McAllister,  Carrie,  L.  S.  V.  G. 

Walcom,  Florence  E.,  F.  S.  Smith,  C  W.,  O.  G.  Linehan,  Florence  D.,  Chaplain 

Bourne,  Ella  R.,  Treus.  Bell,  Margaret  J.,  R.  S.  N.  G. 


REBEKAH   DEPARTMENT  323 

By  Fannie  I.  McCowen,  Past  Noble  Grand. 

/jg  ORNELIA  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  205  located  at  Ukiah,  Mendocino 
^  County,  is  one  of  the  most  loyal  and  devoted  daughters  within  the  realm  of 
California  Odd  Fellowship.  It  was  instituted  through  the  efforts  of  Mrs.  Cor- 
nelia White,  and  with  Past  Grand  Manassa  as  instituting  officer  it  began  life  with 
a  membership  of  thirty-eight,  and  a  full  corps  of  officers,  the  names  of  the  first 
four  being  as  follows:  Mrs.  Helen  M.  Carpenter,  N.  G.;  Mrs.  Bettie  Chalfant, 
V.  G. ;  Mrs.  Sallie  Thomas,  Sec;  Mrs.  Belle  Smith,  Treas. 

An  organization  that  is  conducted  upon  a  proper  footing  during  the  early 
days  of  its  existence  is  most  likely  to  succeed.  So  it  was,  that  this  young  offshoot 
of  Odd  Fellowship  flourished  and  grew  apace,  having  for  its  first  corps  of  officers 
a  very  efficient  one,  which  received  the  hearty  cooperation  of  the  other  members 
of  the  Lodge,  the  latter,  by  the  way,  being  a  very  important  factor  in  the  growth 
and  prosperity  of  any  and  every  Lodge.  Realizing  that  patience  and  labor  are 
the  alternating  rounds  in  the  ladder  leading  to  perfection  in  Lodge  work,  as  in 
other  things,  not  one  of  either  was  missed  by  the  members  of  Cornelia  Lodge  in 
attaining  that  end,  and  they  are  rightfully  and  deservedly  proud  of  the  result. 

The  regular  meeting  nights  are  the  second  and  fourth  Mondays  in  the 
month,  the  meetings  being  held  in  I.  O.  O.  F.  Hall,  which  is  commodious  and 
well  furnished.  An  organ  furnished  the  music  to  which  the  first  team  kept  step 
in  the  performance  of  the  floor  work,  but,  as  the  Lodge  grew  in  number,  it  be- 
came more  ambitious  and  the  poor  old  organ  was  relegated  to  a  back  seat,  along 
with  other  Past  Noble  Grands,  to  give  place  to  its  successor,  a  beautiful  piano, 
which  is  the  property  of  the  Rebekahs.  To  Cornelia  Rebekah  Lodge  belongs 
the  proud  distinction  of  having  been  the  instigator  of,  and  the  first  contributor  to, 
the  Orphans'  Home  Library  at  Gilroy.  During  the  five  years  of  its  existence, 
this  Lodge  has  almost  trebled  its  membership,  having  now  one  hundred  and  one 
members.  The  chief  officers  at  present  are:  Mrs.  Mary  Orr,  N.  G. ;  Mrs.  Jennie 
Edwards,  V.  G. ;  Mrs.  Nellie  Gibson,  Sec,  and  Mrs.  Natalie  Wurtenberg,  Treas. 

*    #    * 

|^)EARL  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  181  was  instituted  March  15,  1892,  by 
*-•  Mrs.  Mae  Henry  of  Diamond  Lodge  No.  157.  The  charter  membership 
consisted  of  twenty-five  brothers  and  nineteen  sisters.  The  first  elected  officers 
were:  C.  P.  Morsley,  P.  G. ;  Earnestine  Welch,  N.  G. ;  Cora  Hotchkiss,  V.  G. ; 
Florence  Pelton,  Secretary;  D.  C.  Pelton,  Financial  Secretary;  Jennie  Lauour- 
ette,  Treasurer.  The  present  officers  are:  Cora  Ragsdale,  P.  G. ;  Mollie  Zununalt, 
N.  G.;  Mary  Husted,  V.  G. ;  Jean  Long,  Secretary;  Ida  Manor,  Financial  Sec- 
retary, and  Mary  Graser,  Treasurer. 

The  total  membership  at  present  is  fifty-six.  Death  has  taken  three  members 
and  four  have  withdrawn.  The  visits  of  Grand  Master  P.  F.  Gosby,  Marion 
Greenwood,  G.  P.  of  the  Assembly,  and  Minerva  Karsner,  Past  Grand  of 
the  Assembly,  will  be  remembered  by  this  Lodge  with  pleasure,  and  have  been 
an  incentive  to  a  continuation  of  good  work  by  the  Lodge. 

This  Lodge  is  at  present  in  a  prosperous  and  flourishing  condition,  the  mem- 
bers loving  the  Order,  and  taking  an  active  interest  in  its  welfare.  One  of  its 
most  pleasant  and  prominent  characteristics  is  the  harmony  prevailing  among 
the  brothers  and  sisters,  for  they  all  labor  together,  and  thus  accomplish  twofold 
good. 


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SAN  LUIS  OBISPO  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  210,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  insti- 
tuted on  Thursday  evening,  November  5,  1895,  Sister  M.  J.  Cass,  D.  D.  offi- 
ciating as  installing  officer,  assisted  by  Past  Grands  J. D. Fowler,  H.K.Cass,  Wm. 
Herman  and  Sisters  Brocksceib,  E.  Slocomb,  J.  H.  Slocomb,  Currier,  Fowler  and 
Brothers  Brocksceib,  E.  Hawkins,  all  of  Cayucos  Rebekah  Degree  Lodge  No. 
196,  under  and  by  a  dispensation  of  the  Grand  Lodge  of  the  State  of  California. 
There  were  37  members  admitted  under  the  charter,  and  the  following  are 

their  names: 

CHARTER   MEMBERS: 
BROTHERS : 


Bradford,  Walter  L.,  p. 
Cook,  James  W.,  p.  g. 
Crittenden,  Thomas  T. 
Deiss,  George  F. 
Fuller,  W.  E. 


Bradford,  Annie  M.,  p.n.g. 
Cook,  Maggie  L. 
Crittenden,  Therse 
Deiss,  Mary 
Dunbar,  Mable 


Greenfield,  C  T.,  p.  g. 
Hansen,  J.  H.,  p.  g. 
Haskins,  C  A. 
Krill,  F.  A. 
Lorn,  George  J.,  P.  Q. 


McCabe,  L.  A. 
McCabe,  George  W. 
Meredith,  D.  M..  p.  g 
Orcutt.  J.  H.,  p.  g. 
Osgood,  H.  F.,  P.  G. 


SISTERS 


Greenfield,  Alice  E. .p.n.g. 
Hansen,  Hester  Annie 
Ivens,  Hester  P. 
Klaucke,  Catharine 
Krill,  Chonita 


McCabe,  Cordelia,  P.  N.  G. 
Orcutt,  Minnie  F.,  p.  n.  g. 
Payne,  Catharine  M., 

P.  N.  G. 

Peyran,  Maria  A. 


Payne,  George  M. 
Pinho,  A.  G. 
Ryan,  M.  E.,  P.  G. 
Throop,  George  H.,  p.  (;. 


Rodgers,  Damarius 
Ryan,  Bina  L.,  p.  n  g. 
Stokes,  Josie  Belle 
Throop,  Carrie,  P.  N.  G. 


Of  the  37  members  at  the  commencement  of  the  organization,  25  retain 
their  membership,  a  large  majority  of  whom  are  regular  attendants  at  Lodge 
meetings.  Ovir  Lodge  has  had  a  very  gradual  growth,  and  the  aim  has  been 
rather  for  quality  than  quantity  of  members  with  a  unity  of  purpose  as  our  guid- 
ing star. 

Our  present  membership  is  73,  and  great  interest  is  taken  in  the  Order,  and 
we  ever  strive  -to  assist  each  other  in  all  ways  and  at  all  times.  Since  the  estab- 
lishment of  the  Orphans'  Home,  at  Gilroy,  our  Lodge  has  aided  that  institution 
as  much  as  our  limited  means  would  allow;  we  hope  to  do  more  in  the  future 
than  in  the  past. 

Our  Degree  Staff  did  exceptionally  good  work  in  July,  when  our  worthy 
President,  Sister  Carpenter,  visited  our  Lodge.  The  members  seldom,  if  ever, 
having  to  use  the  ritual  during  the  initiatory  work;  all  of  which  was  highly  com- 
mended by  our  worthy  President. 

Our  regular  meetings  are  held  on  the  first  and  third  Thursday  evenings  of 
each  month,  at  I.  O.  O.  F.  Hall,  Monterey  Street.  We  have  never  missed  a  meet- 
ing since  the  organization  of  the  Lodge,  and  our  average  attendance  is  35.  The 
following  comprise  our  present  membership: 


LIST  OF  MEMBERS  : 

BROTHERS : 


Bradford,  Walter  W., 

p.  G. 
Barlow,  Charles  A.,  p.  G. 
Cook,  James  W.,  P.  G. 
Carpenter,  Halsey  H. 
Eastman,  John  C. 
Fuller,  W.  E. 
Greenfield,  C.  T.,  p.  g 
Haskins,  C.  A. 


Bradford,  Annie  M.,  ] 
Barlow,  Lizzie 
Bynum,  Kate 
Cook,  Maggie  L. 
Dunbar,  Mable 
Dunbar,  Eliza 
De  Nise,  Irene  Floy 
Elliott,  Mary 
Felts,  Irene 
Fuller,  Cora  E.  H. 
■Green,  Mable 


Ivens,  E.  C. 

Kiddoo,  Joseph  David 

Klaucke,  H.  G. 

Klaucke,  Henry 

Lewis,  Jesse 

Lorh,  George  J.,  p.  g. 

McCabe,  GeorgeW,,  p.g. 

McCabe,  L.  A. 

McManus,  L.  M. 


Moore,  Harvey 
Nelson,  Albert 
Nichols,  Samuel  D 
O'Neil,  Terrence 
Orcutt.  J.  H.,  P.  G. 
Oilar,  Henry  D.,  p. 
Payne,  George  M. 
Pattison,  Thomas 
Ryan,  M.  E.,  P.  G. 


SISTERS  : 


Greenfield.  Alice  E., p.n.g. 
Hansen,  Maggie 
Hall,  Mary  I. 
Ivens,  Hester  P. 
Jansen,  Lizzie 
Klaucke,  Catharine 
Lewis,  Celestia.  n.  g. 
Lowenstein,  Bertha 
Miiller,  Katie 
McManus.  Emma 
McCabe,  Cordelia,  p.  n.  g. 


Nelson,  Daisy 

Orcutt,  Minnie  Flonda, 

p.  n.  g. 
Pollard,  Josephine 
Pollard.  Frankie 
Payne,  Catharine  M., 

P.  N.  G. 

Pattison,  Marv 
Rodgers.  Damarius 
Ryan,  Bina  L.,  P.  S.  G. 
Scott,  Maud,  v.  G, 


Schneider,  John  H.  W. 

Throop,  George  H.,  P.  G. 

Unangst,  E.  P. 

Van  Schaick,  Jackson  E. 

Viers,  Lutlens 

Woods,  Victor  H. 

Wright,  Samuel  V. 


Stokes,  Josie  Belle 
Soderstrom,  Hilda 
Thomson,  Nellie  C. 
Throop,  Carrie,  p.  n.  g. 
Unangst,  Anita  Murray 
Van  Schaick,  Emily 
Viers,  Amelia 
Wilson,  Olive 
Winchester,  Mattie  A. 
Yarrington,  Grace 


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bers: 


ISSION  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  225,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  on  May 
1.  1897,  by  Grand  Master  J.  W.  Warboys,  with  the  following  charter  mem- 

CHARTER  MEMBERS  : 


Fonier,  E. 
Holcomb,  Geo.  W. 


Crawford,  Rena  J. 
Currier,  Alice  B..  p.  n. 
Fonier,  Alice 


Hurst,  F.  J. 


Holcomb,  Lillie  B. 
Hunter,  Emma 
Hurst,  Mary  B. 


BROTHERS : 

Keeler,  Geo.  W. 


SISTERS 


Quinton,  Lucy 
Quinton,  Mary 
Williston,  Amanda,  p.n.G. 


Wimmer,  Geo.  N. 


Wimmer,  Gertrude 
Wimmer,  Kate 


The  staff  from  Templar  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  19,  Sister  Peach,  N.  G.,  initi- 
ated thirteen  applicants.  Sister  Peterson,  D.  D.  G.  M.,  installed  the  following 
first  set  of  officers:  P.  N.  G.,  Alice  Fonier;  N.  G.,  Lillie  B.  Holcomb;  V.  G.,  Lucy 
Quinton;  Rec.  Sec,  Gertrude  Wimmer;  Fin.  Sec,  Alice  B.  Currier;  Treas.,  Mary 

B.  Hurst.  This  enterprising  little  Lodge  doubled  its  membership  during  the  first 
term,  and  has  kept  up  a  steady  increase  up  to  date.  Each  retiring  Past  Noble 
Grand  is  presented  with  a  handsome  emblematic  jewel. 

This  little  Lodge  was  the  first  to  take  up  the  entertaining  of  subordinate 
Lodges  in  a  body.  The  same  having  proved  to  be  a  great  benefit  both  socially 
and  fraternally.  Mission  Rebekah  is  also  noted  for  her  unique  entertainments, 
the  same  always  proving  a  success  both  socially  and  financially.  The  accom- 
panying cut  is  but  a  fair  representation  of  the  youth  and  beauty  of  Mission  Re- 
bekah No.  225,  I.  O.  O.  F. 

*    *    # 

ORIOLE  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  217  was  instituted  on  Saturday  after- 
^^   noon,  October  10,  1896,  by  I.  W.  Warboys,  M.  W.  G.  M.,  assisted  by  Lucy 

C.  Phillips,  District  Deputy,  and  fifteen  members  from  Castle  Lake  Lodge 
No.  6,  Sisson.  The  charter  members  were  the  following  named  sisters  and 
brothers: 


Arthur,  Lillian 
Branstetter,  Susan 


CHARTER  MEMBERS 


Branstetter,  W. 
Eh  ret,  Susan 


.,p.  G.  Ehret,  C 

Hudson,  S.  C. 
Sheafor,  M.  Gussie 


Scholes,  S  C,p.  g. 
Scholes,  Eliza  J. 


Of  the  nine  charter  members,  all  retain  their  membership.  The  Lodge 
motto  being,  "  Quality  in  preference  to  quantity,"  progress  in  membership  was 
not  as  rapid  as  it  otherwise  might  have  been,  still  in  the  three  years  of  our 
life,  we  feel  that  our  growth  has  been  almost  phenomenal,  as  we  have  only  lost, 
by  cards  and  otherwise,  nine  members,  which  will  be  more  than  equaled  by  De- 
cember 31,  1899,  judging  by  the  applications  now  on  hand. 


NAMES   OF    MEMBERS 


Arthur,  Lillian 
Arthur,  Frank 
Bingham,  Margaret  E- 
Bissell,  Mina  J.,  d.  d.  g.  p. 
Brown,  Lecetta 
Bissell,  E.  A. 
Bingham,  M.  F. 
Branstetter.  Susan,  p.  n.  g. 
Branstetter,  W.  J.,  p.  g. 
Basham,  Anna,  p.  n.  g. 


Bills,  Ada 

Basham,  H.  B.,  p.  G. 
Branstetter,  Anna 
Bridgefarmer,  Dora 
Bills,  Chas. 
Brown,  Lida 
Brown,  M.  M.,  p.  G. 
Ehret,  Susan 
Ehret,  C. 
Griggs,  Malinda 


Hudson,  S.  C. 
Hiibsch,  Allie,  P.  N.  o 
Lee,  Josephine 
Law,  Tammy 
McCarville,  Delia 
McPherson,  Mary  E. 
McKaskey,  Mary  E. 
McCarville,  J. 
Neville,  Minniete 
Sheafor,  J.  J. 


Scholes,  Eliza  J.,  p.  n.  g. 
Scholes,  G.  C,  p.  g. 
Stoddard,  Fannie  F. 
Sheafor,  M.  Gussie,  p.n.  g. 
Pay  ton,  Nora  A. 
Payton,  Henry  B. 
Walker,  Ella  M. 
Walker,  Frank  J. 


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REBEKAH    DEPARTMENT 


SEQUOIA  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  124,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  Oc- 
tober 1,  1887,  by  W.  W.  Wood,  District  Deputy  Grand  Master  for  the 
Subordinate  Lodges  of  this  district,  assisted  by  the  officers  and  members  of 
Calaveras  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  88,  of  Mokelumne  Hill.  The  charter  members 
were  the  following  named  brothers  and  sisters: 


CHARTER   MEMBERS: 


Agostini,  Jules  J. 
Barniscornia,  Frank 
Foster,  Edward  A. 
Getchell,  Clarence  W. 
Hall,  Austin  H. 


Agostini,  Theresa 
Barniscornia,  Julia 
Dasso,  Mary 
Getchell,  Clotilde 
Hall,  Annie  M. 


Krim,  Henry 
McAdams,  Edmund 
Nichols,  George 
Oeters,  John 
Steel,  John 


Krim,  Rhoda 
McAdams,  Ada 
Nichols,  Johanna 
Oeters.  Catarina 
Steel,  Phillipini 


BROTHERS : 

Salcido,  Jabier 
Salcido,  Louis 
Terwilliger,  Lorenzo  P. 
Tiscornia,  Giralomo 
Wyllie,  Alfred  L. 

SISTERS : 

Salcido,  Lucy  C. 
Salcido,  Manuela  G. 
Salcido,  Elise 
Salcido,  Lizzie 
Terwilliger,  Annie 


Wood,  William  W. 
Steflier,  William  H. 


Wiggin,  Maud  H. 
Wiggin,  Ella  S. 
Washburn,  Mary 
Wells,  Mary  A. 


Of  the  thirty-six  charter  members,  eighteen  retain  their  membership.  At 
present  our  membership  is  fifty-six.  Financially  we  are  well-to-do,  having  been 
fortunate  in  meeting  with  few  reverses, though  we  have  from  time  to  time  rendered 
pecuniary  assistance  to  distressed  worthy  members,  and  have  contributed  finan- 
cially to  the  Orphans'  Home.  Sister  Tillie  Getchell,  Past  Noble  Grand  of  this 
Lodge,  is  at  present  District  Deputy  President  of  District  No.  38,  in  which  is  our 
Lodge. 

LIST  OF  MEMBERS: 


brothers: 


Agostini,  Jules  J. 
Altmeyer,  John  M. 
Bennett,  Joseph  G. 
Barniscornia,  Frank 
Bosse,  Henry  E. 
Burns,  William  J. 
Feleppini,  David 


Agostini,  Rosa  A. 
Armstrong,  Minerva 
Bastian,  Annie 
Bence,  Mary,  Sr. 
Bence,  Mary,  Jr. 
Barniscornia,  Julia 
Branch,  Lottie  M. 
Burns,  Christina  E. 


Floyd,  Enos  F. 
Getchell,  Clarence  W. 
Guttinger,  Henry 
Holland,  Judson  A. 
Kean,  Charles  H. 
La  Riviere,  Nelson  P. 
Leonard,  Robert 


Mester,  Joseph  H. 
Roberts,  James  W. 
Smith,  Edward 
Steel,  John 
Steel,  George 
Steffler,  William  H. 
Terwilliger,  Lorenzo  P. 


SISTERS 


Getchell,  Clotilde  J. 
Harney,  Lucie- 
Hengen,  Minnie 
Holland,  Marietta 
McAdams,  Ada  M. 
Mester,  Marie 
Nichols,  Johanna 
Lafranchie,  Tillie 


Roberts,  Helena 
Salcido,  Adelene 
Salcido,  Elsie 
Salcido,  Lizzie 
Smith,  Ella 
Smith.  Delia 
Steel,  Phillipini 
Steel.  Ella  E. 


Towle,  Frank  Z. 
Ward,  James  H. 
Wells,  Joseph  H. 
Wesson,  Henry 
Wyllie,  Alfred  L. 
Zwinge,  Edward  C. 


Terwilliger,  Annie 
Towle,  Sophia 
Wells,  Mary  A. 
Wells,  Hannah 
Zwinge,  Kate 


*     #     # 

riORTHERN  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  208,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  organized  at 
1  ^  Alturas  on  April  22,  1895,  by  Bro.  O.  P.  Kistler,  P.  G.,  assisted  by  the  fol- 
lowing instituting  officers:  Peter  Guler,  A.  M.  Miller,  A.  Gagnon,  Mrs.  Iva  S. 
Raker,  Alma  Gait  and  John  E.  Raker,  and  the  following  charter  members  being 
enrolled: 

CHARTER  MEMBERS  : 

BROTHERS : 


Dorris,  A.  F. 
Gagnon,  A. 


Dorris,  Rachel  L. 
Parker,  Alice 


Guler,  Peter 
Miller,  A.  M. 


Poore,  Zonnetta  A. 
Raker,  Iva  Mrs. 


Parker,  John  R. 
Raker,  C  A. 


SISTERS : 


Raker,  Mary  L. 
Wiley,  Ida  L. 


Raker,  John  E. 
Sunnafrank,  Frank 


Williams,  Anna  L. 


From  the  small  number  of  fifteen  members  at  organization,  the  Lodge  has 
steadily  grown,  until  now  it  has  a  membership  of  thirty-nine.  During  the  pres- 
ent terms  its  officers  are  as  follows: 


Lighty,  May,  A.  P.  G. 
Williams.  Vettelene,  N.  G. 
Pope,  Berta,  V.  G. 
Raker,  Clarence  A.,  Rec.  Sec. 
Scammon,  Ellsworth  G.,  Per.  Sec. 


PRESENT  OFFICERS 
Williams,  AnnaL.,  Treas. 
Dorris,  Mary  M  ,  Ward. 
Archer,  Susie,  Cond. 
Raker,  Iva  S.,  Chap. 
Raker,  J.  E.,  I.  G. 


Dorris,  Edgar,  O.  G. 
Raker,  Mary  L.,  R.  S.  N.  G. 
Lauer,  Marx,  L.  S.  N.  G. 


This  Lodge  comprises  a  district  of  itself,  being  District  No.  63,  of  which 
Anna  L.  Williams  is  D.  D.  P. 


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BROOKLYN  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  12,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  in 
Brooklyn,  now  East  Oakland,  on  July  8,  1872,  by  D.  D.  G.  M.  W.  J.  Gur- 
nett,  with  twenty-eight  charter  members.  It  was  a  beneficial  Lodge  from  its  in- 
stitution, until  1878,  when  a  resolution  was  adopted  to  take  in  social  members. 
This  continued  until  1895,  when  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  decided  that  Lodges 
must  be  either  beneficial  or  nonbeneficial.  Brooklyn  Lodge,  therefore,  became  a 
nonbeneficial  Lodge,  as  the  social  members  were  greatly  in  the  majority.  At 
the  present  time,  it  is  an  enthusiastic  Lodge  with  a  membership  of  one  hundred 
and  twenty-seven,  and  of  the  twenty-eight  charter  members  only  six  remain. 
The  staff  of  elective  officers  for  the  present  term  are:  Sister  May  L.  Curtis, 
Noble  Grand;  Nellie  Seip,  Vice  Grand;  Louise  Holmer,  Financial  Secretary; 
Anna  M.  Liese,  Treasurer. 

M4 

£JMITY  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  161,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  in  San 
V^  Francisco,  California,  in  Eureka  Hall,  Odd  Fellows'  Building,  Saturday 
evening,  October  11,  1890,  by  Grand  Master  John  Glasson.  The  following 
officers  were  elected  for  a  term  of  nine  months,  and  were  duly  installed  in  their 
respective  Chairs  by  District  Deputy  Grand  Master  Mary  C.  Seymore  and  her 
staff:  P.  N.  G.,  Rebecca  C.  Hucks;  N.  G.,  Amanda  J.  Williston;  V.  G.,  Antoinette 
Shaw;  Rec.  Sec,  Sarah  C.  Crawford,  Fin.  Sec,  Lillie  M.  Layng;  Treas.,  Elizabeth 
E.  Welby;  Chaplain,  Dora  Brown. 

Thirty-four  members  signed  the  charter,  two  joined  by  card,  and  nineteen 
were  initiated,  making  a  total  of  fifty-five  members  for  the  evening.  Amity  is 
strongly  represented  at  the  Orphans'  Home,  having  a  room  completely  furnished 
in  her  name,  and  also  credit  of  further  donations  of  a  large  number  of  quilts, 
comforts,  etc.  September  1,  1899,  shows  the  Lodge  in  a  very  prosperous  condi- 
tion, and  a  steady  increase  in  membership;  154  active  sisters  and  brothers  are  en- 
rolled on  the  constitution.  The  present  officers,  who  are  very  efficient  and  give 
the  work  in  a  most  creditable  manner,  are:  P.  N.  G.,  Laura  L.  Lowrie;  N.  G., 
Annie  R.  Farnham;  V.  G.,  Lela  M.  Ziegler;  Rec.  Sec,  Lizzie  E.  Braley;  Fin. 
Sec,  Julia  Z.  Gibbs;  Treas.,  Sarah  M.  Thompson;  Chaplain,  Lizzie  Cummings. 
The  Lodge  meets  every  Saturday  evening,  and  all  members  of  the  Order  are  cor- 
dially invited  to  attend. 

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fkRIOLE  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  217,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  at  Duns- 
^  muir,  California,  October  10,  1896,  with  the  following  nine  charter  members: 
Sisters  E.  J.  Scholes,  S.  Branstetter,  S.  C.  Hudson,  S.  Ehret,  G.  Sheafor,  and 
Brothers  W.  J.  Branstetter  and  C.  Ehret.  Grand  Master  Bro.  Warboys  and  Dis- 
trict Deputy  Sister  Phillips  officiated  at  its  institution,  assisted  by  fifteen  members 
from  Castle  Lake  Lodge  No.  6,  Sisson. 

The  first  elective  officers  of  this  infant  Lodge  were:  Noble  Grand,  Sister  E. 
J.  Scholes;  Vice  Grand,  Sister  A.  Basham;  Secretary,  Sister  G.  Sheafor;  Finan- 
cial Secretary,  Sister  M.  Bissell  and  Treasurer,  Sister  A.  Davidson.  Since  the 
time  when  these  first  few  members  assumed  the  obligations  of  Odd  Fellowship, 
the  Lodge  has  grown  in  numbers  and  otherwise  almost  phenomenally.  Every 
undertaking  of  this  Lodge  has  been  crowned  with  success,  and  the  members  look 
forward  to  a  long  and  useful  life  in  the  duties  and  pleasures  of  their  chosen  Order. 


33° 


REBEKAH    DEPARTMENT 


O  ERN  REBEKAH  LODGE  No.  227,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  instituted  at  Pesca- 
^  dero,  California,  July  31,  1897,  by  instituting  officer  G.  M.  A.  M.  Drew, 
assisted  by  G.  S.  Mrs.  Mary  E.  Donoho.  The  Lodge  opened  at  4  p.  m.,  and  six 
candidates  were  initiated  and  Lille  E.  Dearborn,  of  Olive  Branch  No.  48,  was 
admitted  by  card.  The  following  officers  were  nominated  and  elected  by  acclama- 
tion: Miss  Annie  E.  Shaw,  N.  G.;  Mrs.  Lizzie  G.  Pinkham,  V.  G.;  Mrs.  Mattie 
E.  Good,  Secretary;  Miss  Cecile  Levy,  Treasurer. 

The  evening  session  of  the  Lodge  opened  in  ritual  form,  G.  M.  A.  M.  Drew 
presiding.  Seven  visitors  from  Elm  wood  Lodge  No.  13  were  present.  Grand 
Master  invited  Noble  Grand  Sister  Alt  of  No.  13  to  confer  the  Degree,  and  twen- 
ty-three candidates  were  initiated. 

A  donation  of  $25  from  Pescadero  Lodge  No.  226,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  was  granted 
Fern  Lodge.  On  motion  a  unanimous  vote  of  thanks  was  tendered  them  for  their 
kindness.  It  was  decided  by  a  vote  of  the  Lodge  to  have  the  second  and  fourth 
Saturday  evenings  of  each  month  the  regular  nights  of  meeting.  A  unanimous 
vote  of  thanks  was  tendered  the  members  of  Elmwood  Lodge  for  their  kindness 
and  assistance.  Fern  Lodge  has  been  organized  two  years,  and  has  thirty  charter 
members;  gained  by  initiation  15.  The  present  officers  are:  Miss  Mamie  O. 
Leighton,  N.  G. ;  Miss  Ethel  C.  Dearborn,  V.  G. ;  Mrs.  Lizzie  G.  Pinkham,  Sec- 
retary; Miss  Laura  Jackson,  Treasurer. 


I.  J.  TRUMAN 

I.  J.  Truman  is  the  present  City  and  County 
Treasurer;  President  of  the  Columbian  Banking 
Co.,  the  University  of  the  Pacific,  Civic  Federa- 
tion, City  Church  Extension  Society  and  Central 
Republican  League;  Treasurer  of  Young  Men's 
Christian  Association,  Fred  Finch  and  San  Fran- 
cisco Methodist  Orphanages,  and  has  been  asso- 
ciated as  Director  with  many  benevolent  organ- 
izations since  his  arrival  in  San  Francisco  in 
1867,  having  previously  resided  in  Sacramento 
since  April,  1861.  He  joined  El  Dorado  Lodge  in 
September,  1892,  and  Pacific  Encampment  No.  2 
I.  O.  0.  F.,  in  1893;  passed  through  all  the  Chairs 
while  in  Sacramento  and  belongs  to  the  Lodge 
and  Encampment  there.  During  his  whole  life 
he  drew  $10  sick  benefit,  which  he  donated  to 
the  Lodge.  His  voice  is  often  heard  for  clean 
politics,  and,  though  a  Republican,  does  not 
hesitate  to  denounce  corruption  wherever  found. 


W.    M.   McCOLLISTER,    Past   Grand 

W.  M.  McCollister,  P.  G.,  the  subject  of  this 
sketch,  was  born  in  the  State  of  Michigan.  Was 
initiated  in  Northcraft  Lodge,  I.  O.  O.  F.,  No. 
228,  of  Topeka,  Kansas,  in  the  year  1887.  Came 
to  San  Francisco  in  1891;  joined  Apollo  Lodge 
No.  123  by  deposit  of  card  in  1893;  passed  the 
Chairs  and  became  a  Past  Grand  in  1895.  Was 
appointed  District  Deputy  Grand  Master  of  Dis- 
trict No.  55  for  1896  and  1897.  He  is  a  member 
of  Loyal  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  215;  also  a  life 
member  of  California  Lodge  No.  1,  F.  and  A.  M. 


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G.  H.  Peters 
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O.  J.  Ames 
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J.  W.  Woodside 
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P.  G.  Trevor 

T.  Rowlands 
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J  H.  Evrett 
H.  R.  Peacock 
G.  W.  Curie 
J.  W.  Alcorn 

F.  M.  Hart 

A.  H.  Kellogg 

W.  R.  Pennebaker 

C.  H.  Williams 

G.  M.  Dopkins 
M.  G.  Thompson 
J.  D.  Pillsbury 
G.  W.  Leisz 

W.  O.  Parker 
P.  G.  Huges 
J.  D.  Murphy 
J.  M.  Sawyer 
R.  G.  Patterson 

B.  D.  Barnes 
Ja  .  Sharkey 
J.  W.  Towle 

M.  Y.  S.  Kirkwood 

E.  E.  Kirkwood 
David  Hays 

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M.  P.  Hayes 

E.  H.  Whittemore 
N.  Poli 

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E.  A.  Murphey 
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Chas.  L.  Hayes 

C.  M.  Stewart 
G.  W.  Harmon 
C.  H.  Keyes 
T.  Vitausek 
G.  H.  Jacobs 
J.  W.  Rose 

E.  E.  Roemer 


J.  L.  McClish 

W.  E.  Richards 

M.  V.  Frost 

G.  A.  Wallace 

J.  McClish 

J.  T.  King 

G.  Farmer 

C.  B.  Proctor 

C.  A.  York 

J.  W.  Gladden 

J.  T.  Welham 

S.  E.  Phillips 

A.  Piatt 

W.  A.  Upson 

W.  Burgett 

J.  L.  Bates 

N.  H.  Cox 

T.  E.  Curtiss 

J.  B.  Edrington 

W.  W.  Ferguson,  Jr. 

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W.  F.  Hall 

W.  J.  McClenden 
J.  F.  Nichols 
T.  W.  Proctor 

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A.  Soules 

J.  R.  Swisher 
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J.  Young 
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G.  W.  Alexander 
P.  Gobbi 
J.  Long 
E   D.  Eby 

E.  Bush 

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Koenig 

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D.  King 

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T.  Fredson 
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H.  Fuller 
C.  B.  Cole 
J.  Fiege 
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O.  H.  Hoag 
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Mark  Mitchell 
J.  A.  Turner 
G.  J.  Dellamaria 
O.  P.  Colburn 
J.  H.  Jenkins 
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J.  A.  Moore 

C  M.  Smith 
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D.  W.  Woodward 
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A.  G.  Robinson 
M.  L.  Doss 

J.  T.  Hereford 
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Patrick  Sweeney 
H.  C.  Boice 
J.  K.  Box 
W.  P.  Nutting 
G.  T.  Lyon 
Wm.  Jess 
O.  Whipple 
V.  S.  Northey 
J.  E.  Blethen 
J.  F.  Dixon 
P.  Sehrensen 
T.  B.  Draper 

E.  S.  Reed 

E.  W.  Bradley,  M.  D. 
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Marius  T.  Paashesen 
John  A.  Mattreson 
G.  K.  Stuart 
Wm.  Frederickson 
Hubert  Rees 
C.  E.  Elot 
W.E.  Field 
J.  B.  Ginether 
R.  Livingston 

C.  Livingston 
L.  O.  Merrill 
Chas.  N.  Williams 
W.A.  Hefny 
Henry  Aufdenikamp 

B.  C.  Eastman 
Peter  Snyder 
N.  J.  Dorr 

J.  B.  Courtney 
W.  A.  Buncombe 
Conrad  Scharff 
Jacob  C.  Pretz 
W.  C.  Phillips 

A.  E.  Lembcke 
S.  E.  Bangerter 
Alfred  Davis 
Frank  Woodruff 
Louis  Anderson 
Milton  F.  Dominici 
Leonard  Stevens 
John  Harney 
James  A.  Hammond 
Geo.  W.  Bates 
John  Leffler 
Daniel  Cassinella 
Antone  J.  Cardoza 
Angelo  Basso 

M.  A.  Baica 
P.  Lafranchi 
E.  Morganti 
Jos.  Moretti 
E.  Bontadelli,  Jr. 

E.  J.  Prestori 
John  Ri  china 
Vincent  Faoruatti 

D.  Villa 
G.Giovoriotti 

B.  Genargini 
A.  Bondietta 

F.  Baruaidassi 


J.  S.  Dolcini 
John  Tognazzini 

A.  Toniasiui 
H.  Grisingher 
H.  W.  Davison 
W.  H.  Woodson 
W.  H.  Hatton 
Carles  Petersen 
O.  M.  LeFebre 
R.  P.  Colburn 

B.  T.  Cockrill 

B.  Colburn 
N.  B.  Nile 

C.  Overlin 
O.  Hubbell 
Rebekah  Lodges 
Anna  Sherman 
Caroline  Rothblum 
Lizzie  Fletcher 
Mabel  Hammond 
Catherine  Schmiett 
John  Goldstone 
Emily  Kneppler 
John  R.  Bigler 
Mary  McFarland 
Mary  A.  Randlett 
S.  Swain 

J.  H.  Firehammer 
A.  N.  Levy 
E.  Meineke 
Ella  Larkin 
M.  F.  Littlefleld 
Mary  Reichman 
M.  Jacobsen 
Eiza  Aldrich 
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E.  Walker 
Lucy  W.  Neal 
Mary  McGuire 
William  Hayden 
Theresa  Peterson 
Bessie  Wood 
Marie  Jergenson 
Sister  Linster 
Albertina  Salback 
J.  E.  Kenning 

S.  S.  Russell 

F.  W.  Gibson 
Frank  Howe 
Jos.  Hyman 
Gus.  A.  Lyon 
Fred  N.  Loring 
H.  W.  Brewer 
Rosa  Brewer 
M.  S.  Sayre 
W.  L.  Foster 
Chas.  W.  Haycock 
W.  C.  Moore 

Dr.  C.  W.  Kellogg 
Dr.  J.  A.  Nott 
John  D.  Harris 
Anna  Bradford 
Ella  L.  Wilson 
Susy  C.  Jones 

G.  M.  Elmore 
Sarah  Knight 
Oakland  Rebekah  No. 
Jennie  A.  Dunlap 
Kate  Talbot 
Catherine  Thomas 
Marie  Casovia 
Emma  Pomp 

M.  Voight 
Sister  Schu 
Mary  M.  Roland 


Catherine  Miyer 
M.  Lucas 
Martha  Snow 
Ada  Domes 
Anna  M.  Liese 
Lillian  Fredrickson 
Jeanette  Whipple 
M.  La  Ballister 
Cecilia  Farmer 
Mabel  Lyon 
Nellie  Wood 
Louise  Holmes 
Rebecca  White 
Ella  Lain 
Marie  Hamillon 
Nellie  Serf 
Margaret  Favor 
Sarah  D.  Dolbeer 
Ruth  Thomas 
Annie  Schulz 
Carie  Carman 

A.  C.  Crandall 
Mrs.  A.  G.  Curtis 
Elenor  Davis 
Sophia  M.  Reed 
Mrs.  Jones 
David  Symmes 
Alice  Williams 
Mary  A.  Dallas 
Abbie  Morly 

C.  E.  Neddlefon 
Elizabeth  Williams 
George  Russel 
E.  B.  Hunt 
Dr.  W.  Wilcox 
Dr.  Stout 
Kahn  Brothers 
Lippit  &  Fischer 
Emma  Landgrebe 
Marguerite  T.  Jess 
Nellie  Mitchell 
W.  G.  Ellis 
S.  Anderson 
Mary  Alger 
W.  W.  Hofges 
Mr.  Murdock 
Mrs.  J.  E.  Beard 
Mrs.  S.  E.  Batz 
Miss  Daisy  Batz 
H.  E.  Coffey 
J.  H.  Sloan 
E.  H.  Williard 
Wm.  Hales 
Wm.  M.  Reese 
W.  J.  Bodger 
G.  V.  Stine 
G.  E.  Neeley 
C.  E.  King 
Wm.  Stein 
Wm.  Bluck 
H.  H.  McGuire 
G.  A.  Roberts 

E.  L.  Mandeville 
O.  O.  Parker 

C.  E.  Ingalls 

F.  M.  Secor 

H.  C.  Blanchard 
J.  R.  Cauch 
Ira  S.  Hall 
J.  E.  Whalen 
E.  M.  Cleveland 
W.  C.  Lorbeer 
C.  S.  Knick 
J.  A.  Firebaugh 

B.  L.  Pressey 


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Our  visitors  to  the  City  during  Jubilee  week  will  find  good  treatment  and  reasonable  rates 
at  the  following  places,  which  we  can  heartily  recommend. 

HOTELS  AND  RESTAURANTS  : 


Morgahan's  Oyster  House,  California  Market. 
Marchand's  Restaurant,  P.  Priet,  Prop.,  Post  and 

Stockton  Sts. 
New  York  Kitchen,  J.  W.  Lincoln,  Prop.,  915 Market 

St. 
California  Cafe, Haub Bros.,  Props.,  17-19  Powell  St. 
The  Palms,  Cardall  &  Hesse,  Props.,  783  Market  St. 
The  Original  Creamerie,  Frank  Marston,  Prop.,  865 

Market  St. 
Swan's    Bakery  and  Restaurant,    F.    A.    Swain, 

Prop.,  213  Sutter  St. 
Bay  State  Ovster  House  and  Grill  Room,  Max  Adler, 

Prop.,  29  Stockton  St. 
Chris  Toft's  Coffee  Parlors,  428  Kearny  St. 
Rudiger  &  Loesch's  Restaurant,  111-113  Larkin  St. 
Montgomery  St.  Lunch  House,  H.  H.  Hjul,  Prop., 

426  Montgomery  St. 
Vienna  Bakery,    Page  &  Falch,  Props.,  Turk  and 

Mason  Sts. 
Popular    Restaurant,    F.    H.    Krone,    Prop.,  35-37 

Geary  St. 
Sunset  Cafe,  G.  B.  Cordano,  Prop.,  108-110  Third  St. 
The    Pup  Rotisserie,   John  Loupy,  Prop.,   12-14-16 

Stockton  St. 
Nevada  Restaurant,  Noel  P.  Loupy,  126-130  Geary 

St. 
Jack's  Rotisserie,  Edouard   Blanquie,    Prop.,   615 

Sacramento  St. 
Old  Poodle  Do?,  A.  Gaudard,  Prop.,  445  Bush  St. 
Maison    St.    Germain,    G.    Poucher,    Prop.,    33-35 

O'Farrell  St. 
Campi's    Restaurant,   Sartori   &    Fan  tine,  Props.. 

106-108  O'Farrell  St. 
Bakery  and  Coffee  House,  G.    Gall,    Prop.,   26-28 

Fourth  St. 
The  Branch,  M.  A.  Christensen,  Prop.,  25  Fifth  St. 
Owens'  &  Starr's  Coffee  Houses,  7  Ninth  St.  and  9 

S'xth  St. 
Tivoli  Cafe,  C.  G.  Larsen,  Prop.,  16-18  Eddy  St. 
Royal  House,  F.  L.  Turpin,  Prop.,  126  Ellis  St. 
Russ  House.  J.  S.  Young.  Prop,,  215  Montgomery  St. 
Occidental  Hotel,  M.  L.  Tobin.  Prop. 
Palace  Hotel,  John  C.  Kirkpatrick,  Manager. 
Cosmopolitan  Hotel,  W.  Fahey,  Prop..  100  Fifth  St. 
The  Ramona,  Kate  S.  Hart,  Prop  ,  130  Ellis  St. 
The  Florence,  George  E.  Ehrman,  102  Ellis  St. 
Commercial  Hotel,  Edw.  Holland,  Prop.,  Montgom- 
ery Ave.  and  Kearny  St. 
Yosemite  House,  Birkholm  &  Field,   Props.,  1045 

Market  St. 

Visitors  desiring  their  baggage  transferred  will  find  Morton's  Special  Delivery  accommodating,  careful, 
and  in  every  respect  satisfactory. 

The  Mt.  Tamalpais  Scenic  Railway  is  one  of  the  wonders  of  our  State,  and  a  view  from  the  top  of  the 
mountain  makes  one  feel  that  this  was  the  spot  where  the  Lord  stood  when  he  pronounced  the  work  of  world 
building  "good." 

The  Half-tone  Illustrations  of  prominent  members  of  the  Order,  appearing  in  this  book,  are  the  finest 
that  can  be  made,  but  as  they  will  be  of  no  use  to  us  after  the  celebration  is  over  but  may  be  to  those  whom 
they  represent,  we  will  sell  them  for  a  trifle  of  what  they  cost  us.  Any  one  can  have  his  or  her  cut  by  sending 
to  the  Secretary  of  the  Executive  Committee,  U.  S.  G.  Clifford,  the  following  amounts,  together  with  cost 
of  expressage  or  postage,  with  full  name  and  address.  Any  one  having  furnished  us  with  the  cut  (not  the 
photo),  of  course,  will  be  given  the  cut  on  demand  without  charge.  For  a  large  cut,  $1.00;  small  cut,  75  cents; 
round,  or  dollar  size,  50  cents;  full  page  cuts,  $2.50.  Send  at  once  so  we  can  get  the  benefit  of  your  money  and 
wind  up  our  affairs. 

The  following  letter  speaks  for  itself: 

October  10,  1899. 
Mr.  Geo.  H.  Morrison. 

Dear  Sir  and  Brother  :  I  wish  to  call  your  attention  to  the  article  on  the  establishment  of  the  Order 
in  Germany,  which  I  think  is  misleading,  especially  in  its  reference  to  Templar's  donation. 

While  the  money  was  not  placed  in  Brother  Morse's  hands,  it  was  pa*d  by  Templar  Lodge  for  the 
establishment  of  our  Order  in  Germany,  and  in  the  report  of  Past  Grand  Master  Harm'  n,  page  625,  Report  of 
1872,  he  fully  acknowledges  the  fact,  and  nowhere  intimates  that  it  was  not  used  for  the  purpose  for  which  it 
was  intended. 

I  trust  you  will  do  what  you  can  to  avoid  any  possible  misconstruction.    Fraternally, 

C.  F.  O'Nkil,  Sec.  Templar  Lodge. 

The  hardware  firm  of  Dunham,  Carrigan  &  Hayden  Co.,  Beale  St.,  is  one  of  the  old  reliable  houses  of  the 
State. 

j^-The  book  has  344  pages,  and  will  cost  to  send  through  the  mail  15  cents.  Subscribers  will 
please  send  this  ariount  when  ordering  copies  to  be  sent  by  mail, 


Grand  Southern,  J.  M.  Bonacina,Prop.,  1067  Mission 

St. 
Winchester  House,  Edward  Rolkin,  Prop.,  44  Third 

St. 
Burnett  House,  B.  O.  Hodge,  Prop,,  1426  Market  St. 
New  Western  &  International  Hotel,  King,  Ward 

&  Co..  Props.,  8C0  and  838  Kearny  St. 
Hotel  Grosvenor,  John  McMahon,  Prop.,  319  Sutter 

St. 
Hotel  Ashworth,  Woody  &  Ricker,  Props.,  320Mason 

St. 
Clifford  House,  S.  Shirek.  Prop.,  207  Ellis  St. 
United    States    HoteJ,    H.    HamDshire,  Prop.,   123 

Eddy  St. 
Windsor  Hotel,  James  Gilleran,  Prop.,  905  Market 

St. 
Vendome   Hotel,   Mrs.    C.    C.    Grant,   Prop.,    1104 

Market  St 
Touraine  Hotel,  Currier  &  Foster,  Props.,  408  Ellis 

St. 
New  Arlington,  J.  N.  Babgitt.  Prop.,  1015MarketSt. 
Hotel  Robinson.  Mrs.  M.  C.  Robinson,  Prop.,  1049a 

Mirket  St 
The  Renton,H.  Keeler,  Prop.,  712  Sutter  St. 
Hotel   Pleasanton,  O.  W.  Brennan,  Prop.,  Sutter 

and  Jones  Sts. 
Hotel  Langham,  John  P.  Gallagher.  Prop.,  cor  Ellis 

and  Mason  Sts. 
Palmerlee,  J.  Lee  Palmer,  Prop..  133  Ellis  St. 
Fairmount  Hotel,  W.  P.  Foster,  Prop.,  1714  Market 

St. 
Lick  House,  Geo.  W.  Kingsbury,  Prop.,  Montgom- 
ery St.  bet  Post  and  Sutter  Sts. 
Park  Hotel,  Jacob  Schwartz,  Prop.,  26-28  Turk  St. 
Oakes  House,  R.  Hughes.  Prop.,  119  Third  St. 
Baldwin  House,  Holm  &Satorpe,  Props.,  30  Ellis  St. 
Hancock  House,  S.  J.  Waue-h,  Prop.,  781  Mission  St. 
Hotel  St.  N  cholas,  Ira  R.  &  J.  H.  Doolittle,  Props., 

1632  Market  St 
The  Brunswick,  J.  G.  Drake,  Prop..  148  Sixth  St. 
Golden  West  Hotel,  Wieneke  &  Plageman,  Props., 

68  to  76  Ellis  St. 
California  Hotel,  W.  R.  Warfield,  Prop.,  Bush  St. 

nr  Kearny  St. 
Wilson  House,  Ferdinand  Trachsler,  Prop.,  775  Mis- 
sion St. 
Grand  Hotel,  John  C.  Kirkpatrick,  Manager. 


^oQvenir  Programme 

ENTITIXD 

Tift%  Clears  of  Odd  Fellowship  in  California  " 


This  is  the  title  given  the  souvenir  book  issued  by  the  committee  for  the  pur- 
pose of  publishing  the  official  programme  of  the  Golden  Jubilee  Celebration,  the 
idea  being  to  publish  a  book  that  would  be  attractive  to  advertisers,  in  order  to 
derive  money  over  and  above  the  expense  of  publishing  the  programme. 

Geo.  H.  Morrison,  Chairman,  appointed  as  assistants,  Grand  Patriarch  J.  W. 
Harris,  Joseph  Winterburn,  David  Newell,  J.  G.  Wetmore,  J.  J.  Loggie  and  Anna 
M.  Liese,  the  last  named  five  acting  as  Committee  on  Finance,  and  passing  on 
advertising  contracts. 

In  order  to  have  a  book  that  would  commend  itself  to  advertisers  it  was 
necessary  to  have  something  attractive.  We  therefore  decided  to  have  articles 
by  prominent  members  of  the  Order,  giving  the  history  of  Odd  Fellowship  in  its 
different  phases  and  branches  since  its  introduction  into  California.  Also  to 
present  biographies  and  portraits  of  prominent  members.  The  intention  was  to 
have  160  pages,  but  the  book  has  grown  until  now  it  has  344  pages.  It 
is  not  our  purpose  to  explain  the  book  in  detail,  as  it  speaks  for  itself,  but  we 
desire  that  those  who  read  it  shall  understand  that  it  is  not  intended  as  a  history 
of  the  Order,  but  as  an  advertising  medium,  its  object  being  to  publish  the  pro- 
gramme, which  must  be  done  in  some  form,  and  in  so  doing  to  derive  a  profit. 
It  is  safe  to  say  that  never  in  the  history  of  book-making  has  so  much  good  read- 
ing matter,  and  so  many  first-class  copper-etched  illustrations  been  presented  to 
the  public  for  so  small  a  price,  representing,  as  it  does,  so  much  care  and  attention. 

The  writer  wished  to  have  the  reading  matter  electrotyped,  confident  that, 
free  from  advertisements,  at  least  thirty  thousand  copies  might  be  sold  later,  but 
there  being  no  certainty  that  such  would  be  the  case,  and  the  brotherhood  not 
evincing  any  special  disposition  to  order  in  advance,  it  was  not  deemed  wise  to 
take  any  chances,  hence  the  edition  of  ten  thousand  copies  only  was  printed,  and 
the  type  distributed  as  soon  as  each  form  of  this  edition  was  run  off. 

The  half  tones  are  all  copper  etched,  executed  by  the  finest  half  tone  estab- 
lishment in  San  Francisco.  Joseph  Winterburn,  the  Grand  Lodge  printer.  417 
Clay  Street,  is  entitled  to  special  thanks  for  the  care  and  attention  he  has  given 
to  this  branch  of  the  committee  work.  To  Messrs.  S.  H.  Wade.  Jas.  J.  Gilmartin 
and  C.  H.  Van  Orden,  of  Crocker's  Printing  Establishment,  Theo.  Pohlmann,  of 
the  Lithographic  Department,  and  F.  L.  Jones,  of  the  Bindery  Department,  we 
are  indebted  for  their  painstaking  and  energetic  service.  To  Brother  J.  H.  Simp- 
son, Past  Grand  Master,  who  had  charge  of  the  advertising  department,  our 
thanks  are  extended;  also  to  Geo.  T.  Shaw,  Grand  Secretary,  for  cheerfulness  in 
furnishing  data.  We  now  leave  the  book  in  the  hands  of  the  Order,  in  the  hope 
that  it  may  justify  the  labor  it  has  cost. 


Chairman. 


INDEX. 


Programme 

Executive  and  Sub-Committees  Golden  Jubilee  Celebration,  I.  O.  O.  F. 


PAGE 

.  2U 

205 


HISTORICAL 


PAGE 

A  Rival  to  Yosemite 209 

District  Deputy  Grand  Masters 191 

Excelsior  Degree  Lodge  No.  2 187 

Fifty  Years  of  Odd  Fellowship  in  California ...    11 

German  Lodges  I.  O.  O.  F.  of  California 181 

Golden  Jubilee  Celebration 7 

Grand  Encampment— Patriarchal  Odd  Fellow- 
ship   113 

Grand  Lodge  of  California 63 

I.  O.  O.  F.— Orphans'  Home  of  California 161 

Information  Department 337 

Iuiiiating  Under  Difficulties 177 

Lades'  Auxiliaries Ill 

Poem— On  a  Picture  of    Lincoln— John  Vance 

Cheney 154 

Odd  Fellows'  Home 79 


PAGE 

Patriarchs  Militant  I.  O.  O.  F 199 

Rebekah  Odd  Fellowship 101 

Representatives  to  the  Sovereign  Grand  Lodge  129 

Sacramento  Relief  Association 131 

Souvenir  Badge 125 

Souvenir  Programme' 338 

Subscribers  to  Fifty  Years  of  Odd  Fellowship 

in  California 333 

The  Fraternal  Press 228 

The  General  Relief  Committee 133 

The  Introduction  of  the  I.O.  O.F.  into  Germany  183 

The  Next  Advance  Step  in  Odd  Fellowship 151 

The  Odd  Fellows'  Cemetery  Association 220 

The  Spiritual  Side  of  Odd  Fellowship 169 

The  Veteran  Odd  Fellows'  Association  of  Cali- 
fornia    217 


BIOGRAPHICAL 


Aitken,  John  R 278 

Alexander,  L.  L 27 

Anderson,  R.  L  195 

Barnes,  Henry  T 196 

Barnes,  Wm.  H 119 

Black,  A  If  red  P 143 

Black,  Genl.  Edwin  Hazen 199 

Bohen,  Geo.  T 220 

Bohen.  Jas.  A.J 39 

Brower,  Henry  Orson 201 

Bonynge,  W.  A 65 

Brueck,  Karl  C 63 

Burns,  Robert 217 

Burton,  CO 43 

Carpenter.  Helen  M 103 

Cartwrigtit.  David  Sanford  303 

Cash,  George  O 195 

Chittenden,  A.  J 194 

Clark,  A.  G 141 

Clifford,  U.  S.  G  9 

Close,  Myron  C 177 

Colfax,  Schuyler 101 

Coulson,  Nat.  T.,  D.  D.  S 312 

Crosett,  J.  F 127 

Deane,  William  A 236 

Dille,  Rev.  E.  R        169 

District  Deputy  Grand  Masters 191 

Dobbin,  Hamilton  H 143 

Donoho,  Mary  E 195 

Doyle,  Augustus  J. 311 

Duley,  Mrs.  Hattie  198 

Erlewine,  O.  W 123 

Estee,  Morris  M 55 

Evans,  Robt.  H 193 

Fairbanks,  Henry  A 309 

Farnsworth,  Elias  Driggs 47 

Ferguson,  Aaron  A  73 

Fletcher  Geo.  R  221 

Flint.   Daniel 97 

Foster,  Joseph 115 

Fox,  Chas.  Nelson 79 

Gale,  Lottie ••••  197 

Geary,  John  Lawrence  141 

Getchell,  Tillie  197 

Glasson,  Jno 75 

Greenebaum,  Jacob 263 

Greenebaum,  Moses 261 

Gummoe,  R.  D  117 

Hagens,  D.  A •  253 

Hammersmith,  Loui  s  312 

Harmon,  John  Brown 31 

Harris,  J.  W 113 

Harvey,  Elizabeth 198 

Harvie,  N 195 

Henriksen,  B.  E 236 

Hilton,  Jennie 99 

Hilton,  Wm.  M.,  M.  D 99 

Holmes,  M.  P 312 

Holt,  J.  A 194 

Hughes,  P.  G 197 

Irvine,  C.  A 195 

Jacobs,  Saul  Robert 197 

Jonas,  Abraham  311 

Johnson,  T.  Rodgers  19 

Jones,  A .  F 93 

Jones,  Henry  Spencer » 

Kingsford,  A.  K 187 


Kragen,  Louis 135 

Liese,  Mrs.  Anna 107 

Lloyd,  Rueben  H 51 

Loggie,  Jas.  J 295 

Lord,  A.  R 129 

Maguire,  James  G 231 

Martin,  Henry  S 310 

McCollister  W.  M 330 

McLaren,  Daniel 131 

Meyer,  Herman,  M.  D 143 

Mitchell,  J.  W 193 

Moll,  Frederick  J.  Sr  89 

Moore,  A.  J 196 

Morrison,  Geo.  H 83 

Morrow,  Wm.  W 59 

Morse,  Jno.  Frederick 23 

Mysell,  Joseph  G 181 

Nagle,  Jacob  J 310 

Newell,  David 95 

Nicholls,  William,  Jr 155 

Nicholson,  W.  A.  S 133 

Noffsinger,  W.  A HI 

Norcross,  Daniel 277 

Norcross,  Wesley  F 87 

Nowell,  A.  H 194 

Nowell,  Howard  Wallace 141 

O'Neil,  Cyrus,  F 253 

Oberdeener,  S 296 

Parker,  Saml.  H 17 

Patton,  Chas,  L 247 

Perkins,  George  C 230 

Porter,  Nathan 145 

Quayle,  William 149 

Rapp,  George  Adam 218 

Remy ,  Lucien  L 13X 

Ridgely.  Jas.  L 15 

Robinette,  J.  L 68 

Schlichting,  H.  F 139 

Schord,  Louis  P 139 

Schuyles,  John 198 

Scott,  E.  D 196 

Sessions,  Melissa  A 198 

Shaw,  Geo.  T 67 

Sheel,  Julius  S 193 

Simpson,  J.  H 236 

Smith,  Frank  E 311 

Smith,  S.  B 85 

Stock,  Ernest  C. 228 

Streightif,  J.  E 191 

Sweeney,  J.  J 143 

Thompson,  Jas.  F , 91 

Treyer,  Theophile 193 

Troutt,  James  Morris 227 

Truman,  I.  J 330 

Turpin,  F.  L 286 

Vucanovich,  P.  L 236 

Watson,  W.  W 71 

Waldie.A.  A 311 

Watson,  Wm.  Howard  35 

Welch,  Jno 13 

Wetmore,  John  G 232 

Wildey,  Thos 11 

Winn,  Gen.  A.  M 131 

Winn,  H.  S 125 

Winterburn,  Joseph 153 

Worth,  Frank  D 245 


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INDEX— Continued. 


LLUSTRATIONS 


A  Bit  of  Natural  Beauty  at  Belvedere 1 18 

Along  the  California  Northwestern  Railway.. .    72 

Art  in  War 52 

Bay  City  Lodge  No.  71  Entertaining  Odd  Fel- 
low Soldiers  on  Return  from  Manila.  262  • 

Bay  City  Lodge  No.  71  Entertaining    Soldier 

Odd  Fellows  en  Route  to  Manila 260 

Belvedere,  The  Gem  of  San  Francisco  Bay 144 

Birds- Eye  View  of  the  Odd  Fellows'  Cemeterv..  225 

California  Lake  and  Mountain  Scenery 116 

Chapel    Cremaiorium    Looking  Toward  Front 

Entrance 224 

Drill  Corps  of  Ladies  Auxiliary 108 

Executive  Committee  Golden  Jubilee  Celebra- 
tion      331 

Farming  Scene  in  California 97 

Fourth  of  July  Procession  July  1899  34 

Godess  of  Freedom 160 

Group  of  Rebekahs  San  Luis  Obispo  Rebekah 

Lodge  No.  210 324 

Group  of  Modern  Rebekahs,  Mission  Rebekah 

Lodge  No.  225 326 

Hop  Picking  Along  the  California  Northwest- 
ern Railway 72 

Hop  Picking  in  Mendocino  County 170 

Interior  of  Office  of  Secretary  of  the  Rebekah 

Assembly 109 

I.  O.  O.  F.  Building,  Seventh  and  Market  Sts., 

San  Francisco,  Cal  343 

Leonard  Lake Ill 

Loggie,  Jas.  A.,  and  Mitchell,  W.  A.,  at  Scotia, 
Humboldt,  on  a  Pleasure  Trip 180 


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Main  Lower  Entrance  Odd  Fellows'  Cemetery..  223 

Morrison  Point,  Russian  River,  California 136 

Odd  Fellows'  Home,  Thermalito,  California.. .      81 

Office  of  Grand  Secretary  I.  O.  O.  F 106 

Orphans'  Home,  Gilroy,  Under  Care  of  Rebekah 

Assembly .  163 

Our  Flags Insert  between  pp  128  and  129 

Polar  Star  Hydraulic  Mine 159 

Rotunda  Columbarium 226 

Santa  Ysabel  Lake 128 

Scenes  at  Stanford  University 200 

Scenes  on  Coast  Line  Between  San  Francisco 

and  Los  Angeles 20 

Shas  la  Springs 137 

Shingle  Springs,  White  Pine  Region,  Shasta 

County,  Cal 273 

Specimen  of  California  Big  Tree 175 

Southern  California  View,  1849 342 

Sunset  on  San  Francisco  Bay 61 

The  Cove  at  Belvedere 82 

Transport    Sherman,    Laden    with    California 

Boys  from  Manila,  Entering  San  Francisco 

Harbor 318 

U.  S.  Battleship  Oregon 2d  page  Cover 

U.  S.  Cruiser  San  Francisco 192 

View   on   California    Northwestern    Railway, 

north  of  San  Rafael 3d  page  Cover 

View  of  Grounds,  University  of  California 208 

Volunteers  Returning  from  the  Philippines 34 

Western  Turf  Association,  Tanforan  Park 130 

Wurttemberg  Lodge,  Group  of  Officers 147 

Yosemite  Valley  from  Inspiration  Point 90 


Abou  Ben  Adhem  Lodge  No.  112 

Absit  Invidia  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  11 

Acme  Rebekah  Lodge  Mo.  189 

Amity  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  161 

Apollo  Lodge  No.  123 

Bay  City  Lodge  No.  71 

Berkeley  Lodge  No.  270 

Bloomlield  Lodge  No.  191 

Brooklyn  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  12 214, 

California  Lodge  No.  1 

Capital  Lodge  No.  87 

Centennial  Encampment  No.  58 — 

Chino  Valley  Lodge  No.  220 

Clover  Leaf  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  207 

Columbia  Lodge  No.  40 

Cornelia  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  205 

Cosmopolitan  Lodge  No.  194 

Cosumnes  Lodge  No.  63  

East  Side  Lodge  No.  325 

Encinal  Lodge  No.  163 

Fair  Oaks,  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  4 270, 

Farnsworth  Lodge  No.  95 

Fern  Rebekah  Lodge  No  227 

Flower  City  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  184 

Garden  City  Lodge  No.  142 

Golden  Gate  Encampment  No.  1  

Golden  West  Lodge  No.  322 

Germania  Lodge  No.  116 

Grass  Valley  Lodge  No.  12 

Hanford  Lodge  No.  264 

Harbor  Lodge  No.  253 

Kern  Lodge  No.  202 

Kernvllle  Lodge  No.  251 


iLODGES 

271  Livermore  Lodge  No.  219 

370  Royal  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  215 

320  Magnolia  Lodge  Mo.  29 

329  Mission  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  225 

276  Northern  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  208 

259  Oakland  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  16 

304  Occidental  Lodge  No.  179 

281  Olive  Lodge  No.  81 

329  Ophir  Lodge  No.  171 

232  Orange  Grove  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  84 

235  Oriental  Encampment  N6.  57 

318  Oriole  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  217 327, 

268  Pacific  Lodge  No.  lo5 

319  Parker  Lodge  No.  124 

256  Pearl  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  181  

323  Petaluma  Lodge  No.  30 

295  Petaluma  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  226 

258  San  Francisco  Lodge  No.  3 

253  San  Luis  Obispo  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  210 

258  San  Mateo  Lodge  No.  265 

319  Sargent  Lodge  No.  368 

305  Sequoia  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  124 

340  Spartan  Lodge  No.  125 

321  Sunset  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  109 

284  Templar  Lodge  No.  17 

313  Union  Encampment  No.  11 

307  Unity  Lodge  No.  131 

I7*  Ventura  Lodge  No.  201 

j^q  Western  Addition  Lodge  No.  285 

293  White  Rose  Rebekah  Lodge  No.  10 

222  Woodland  Lodge  No.  Ill 

298  Yerba  Buena  Lodge  No.  15 , 


248 
322 
251 
327 
328 
312 
291 
265 
289 
319 
315 
329 
287 
280 
323 
254 
320 
237 
325 
303 
300 
328 
282 
214 
249 
314 
283 
297 
299 
321 
269 
240 


ADVERTISEMENTS 


Aachen  and  Munich  Fire  Ins.  Co 54 

Alcazar  Theatre 336 

Alliance  Assurance  Co." 74 

American  Biscuit  Co 68 

American  Central  Fire  Insurance  Co 70 

American  Steel  and  Wire  Co 58 

American  Tool  Works 114 

Anderson,  S 48 

Anglo-Californian  Bank,  The 22 

Bachman,  S.  &  Co ; 46 

Baker  &  Hamilton 8 

Baldwin  House 24 

Barth,  Rudolph 112 

Bauer,  A.  C.  &  Co.. ; 214 

Bay  State  Oyster  House 50 

Benedict  Bros.,  Jersey  Ranch  Dairy 18 

Bent  &  Mey erderks 16 

Binneweg,  A 110 

Blanquie,  Bro.  E 164 

Bla>kower,  M.  &  Co 32 

Bolander  &  Perkins 6 

Braunsch weiger  &  Co 168 

Brown,  Chas.  &  Son 78 

Brnnswick,  The 110 

Buchanan  Bros 152 

Bull  Durham  Smoking  Tobacco 188 


Bunker,  H.  C.  &  Co 

Burlingame,  The 

Burlington,  The 

Burnett,  The 

Byron  Mauzy 

Cafe  Zinkand 

Cailleau,  Armand 

California  Anti-Caloric  Co 

California  Art  Glass  Works 

California  Cafe 

California  Glue  Works 

California  Hotel,  The 

California  Ink  Co  

California  Jockey  Club 

California  Saw  Works 

California  Northwestern  Railway,  The 

California  Theatre 

California  Undertaking  Co 

California  Willow  Bark  Ins  titute 

California  Wire  Cloth  Co... 

Campi's  Restaurant 

Carroll  &  Tilton  

Castle  &  Weston 

Caswell,  Geo.  W.  &  Co 2, 

Chicago  Tailoring  Co 

Christesen,  M.  A.  C 


80S 

188 
174 


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56 

66 

158 

142 

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166 

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296 

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120 

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INDEX— Continued. 


34i 


PAGE 

Chutes  and  Zoo 172 

City  Hall  French  Laundry 30 

City  Street  Improvement  Co 96 

Clark,  G.  W.  &  Co 178 

Cliff  House 166 

Clifford,  The 168 

Cluff,Wm.&Co 24 

Columbia  Theatre 172 

Commercial  Hotel 334 

Commercial  Transfer  Co  96 

Commercial  Union  Assurance  Co 74 

Continental  Building  and  Loan  Association —  134 

Cordano,  G.  B.  &  Co 84 

Cosmopolitan,  The 74 

Craig  &  Cochran 28 

Creamerie,  The  Original 186 

Cressy,  Voorhies  &  10 14 

Crocker,H.S.  Co 204 

Curtaz,  Benj.  &  Son  . .     174 

Daly,  Jno.  K 16,  302 

Davis,  R.  D.  &  Co 174 

Davis,  Schonwasser  &  Co 164 

Davis,  W.  &  Son 110 

Degen,  L.  P 184 

Deming-Palmer  Milling  Co 60 

Denniston's  San  Francisco  Plating  Works 38 

Dewitt.  M.  &  Co 242 

Dryselius  &  Co 94 

Dubois,  W.  E 184 

Duley,  F.  P 24 

Eiben&Nor 166 

Eisfelder,  E.  M 158 

Electric  Laundry 98 

Elkus.  The  L.  Co ISO 

Evans,  C.  H.  &  Co 46 

Fairmount,  The 188 

Fidelity  and  Deposit  Company  of  Maryland —  184 

Fireman's  Fund  Ins.  Co 16 

Fish  Industry 156 

Fisher&Co 42 

Florence,  The 86 

French  &  English  Institute 44 

Gall.  G 96 

Gallagher.  Robt.  F.,  Shorthand 110 

German  Hospital 138 

Globe  Oil  Co s 140 

Godeau,  Julius  S 44 

Goldberg,  Bowen  &  Co 344 

Goldberg,  Chas 176 

Golden  Gate  Park  Band 66 

Golden  Gate  Undertaking  Co 210 

Golden  West  Hotel 122 

Goodman,  George 142 

Grand  Southern 94 

Grandjean,  Henry 112 

Greenebaum,  Weil  &  Michels 80 

Gnmm.A.&Co 142 

Gullixson  Bros 54 

Gunst,  M.  A.  &Co 50 

Halsted  &  Co 188 

Hamburg-Bremen  Fire  Ins.  Co 26 

Hammersmith  &  Field 64 

Hanak  &  Hargans 54 

Hancock  House 88 

Hanover  Fire  Ins.  Co 54 

Hawthorne,  Chas.  R... 242 

Hayes.  Chas.  L.— Poems 40 

Henshaw,  Bulkley  &  Co 290 

Herring,  R 140 

Herrmann,  C.  &  Co 98 

Hetty  Bros.,  Electrical  Works 176 

Hill,  Thos.  G 184 

Hills  Bros Insert  bet.  32  and  33 

Hjul,  H  H 140 

Holtum,  Ferdinand 344 

Home  Insurance  Co.  of  N.  Y 68 

Hooper  &  Jennings 275 

Hotel  Ashworth,  The 80 

Hotel  Del  Monte 132 

Hotel  Grosvenor 28 

Hotel  Langham 32,    84 

Hotel  Pleasanton 168 

Hotel  Robinson 142 

Hotel  St.  Nicholas 152 

Hotel  Touraine 104 

Hotel  Vendome,  San  Jose 270 

lis.,  Jno.  G.  &  Co 48 

Ins.  Co.  of  North  America 18 

Jack's  Rotisserie 164 

Jacobi  Bros  . .   214 

Jacobs  &  Co 174 

Jacquemet,  Joseph  &  Co.. Insert  bet.  pp.  128  and  129 

Jennings,  F.  A 186 

Jersey  Ranch  Dairy 18 

Kahn  &  Lasserre 126 

Kast's— Shoes 190 

King,  William  A 174 

Koenig's— Finest  Shoes 178 

Kohlberg,  Strauss  &  Frohman 174 


PAGE 

Kohler  &  Chase 164 

Kragen  Furniture  Co.,  The 332 

Krogh  Mfg.  Co 84 

Landers,  Wm.  J 332 

Langdon,  Walter  G 18 

Larkins  &  Co 88 

Leege  &  Haskins 122 

Levin  Bros.,  The 88 

Lick  House 148 

Litchfield,  J.  M.  &  Co 114 

Loupy,  Jean 296 

Louvre,  The '. 182 

Lloyd's  Plate  Glass  Insurance  Co 70 

Lucke's,  Fine  Shoes 124 

Lurline  Salt  Water  Baths 86 

Lyceum  Preparatory  School 60 

Lyon,  Walter  B 61 

Maas,  H.  F 32 

MacNutt,  A.  H 140 

Magdeburg  Fire  Insurance  Co 10 

Magnin,  I.  &  Co 162 

Maison  St.  Germain 122 

May,  O.  G.  &  Co 186 

Mayerle's  Eye  Glasses 66 

McDearmon  &  Co 166 

McDonald,  P.  A 186 

Meese  &  Gottfried  Co 14 

Mefret,  Prof.  Xavier 44 

Metzler,  Hermann 48 

Mills,  Frank  H 94 

Montgomery-Street  Coffee  and  Lunch  House 140 

Moraghan,  M.  B 30 

Moss,  Gloves,  Umbrellas  and  Parasols 102 

Mt.  Tamalpais  Scenic  Railway  .  .a 56 

Murray,  John 142 

Nace,  John  A 48 

Nathan,  Dohrmann  &  Co 164 

National  Fire  Insurance  Co 10 

Nevada  Restaurant 24 

New  Arlington 158 

Newell  &  Bro 58 

New  Western  and  International  Hotels 46 

New  York  Kitchen,  The  Original 2 

New  Zealand  Fire  and  Marine  Insurance  Co 18 

Noonan,  J.,  Furniture  Co.  (Inc.) 82 

Northwestern  Mutual  Life  Insurance  Co 112 

O'Brien,  J.  J.  &  Co 100 

Oaks,  The 176 

Occidental  Hotel 38 

Old  Poodle  Dog  Restaurant 212 

Orpheum 334 

Owens  &  Starr 142 

Pacific  Butchers' Supply  Co 94 

Pacific  Coast  Steamship 176 

Pacific  Surety  Co 182 

Pacific  Transfer  Co 28 

Page  &  Falch 8 

Palace  Hotel 1 

Palmerlfe,  The 212 

Palms,  The 6 

Parafflne  Paint  Co 302 

Park  Hotel  . 152 

Pasquale,  B.  &  Sons 212 

Patrick.  H.  W 48 

Payot,  Upham  &  Co  76 

Petersen,  H.  B.  &  Co 62 

Phelan,  James  D 150 

Popular,  The 120 

Porcher,  J 6 

Pratt,  Frank  E 104 

Ramona,  The 14 

Red  Front,  The 58 

Redington  &  Co 102 

Reed  &  Goodman 152 

Renton,  The 152 

Rnen,C.  J 122 

Rinaldo  Bros.  &  Co 18 

River  Express  Co 38 

Robertson,  A.  M 184 

Roeblings.  Jno.  A.  Sons,  Co 296 

Roos  Bros 94 

Rosaia,  E.  &  Co 122 

Rosenthals'— Fine  Shoes 164 

Royal  House 16 

Ruediger  &  Loesch 64 

Russ.  Early  &  Harville 50 

Russ  House 70 

Russell,  G.  A 48 

Sachs  Bros.  &  Co 190 

San  Francisco  Gas  and  Electric  Co 148 

Saroni,  Louis  &  Co 190 

Savoy— Millinery 110 

Seidenberg  &  Co.,  La  Rosa  Espanola  Havana 

Cigars  SO 

Sevin,  Vincent  &  Co 48 

Sewell,  D 126 

Schindler,  Henry  B 12 

Schultz,  Otto 14 

Scott,  Henry  H.  Co HO 


342 


INDEX— Continued. 


Shasta  Water 182 

Sherman,  Clay  &  Co 168 

Simonds  Saw  Co 290 

Smith's  Cash  Store 158 

SolomoD,  S 178 

Sommer  &  Kaufmann 302 

Sorensen,  James  A 96 

Sperry's  Flour 72 

Springfield  Fire  and  Marine  Insurance  Co 10 

Sresovich,  L.  G.  Co 140 

St.  Nicholas  Shaving  Parlor 104 

St.  Paul  Fire  &  Marine  Ins.  Co 70 

Stott,  A.  W 332 

Suhr,  H.  F.  &  Co 178 

Sun  Insurance  Office 212 

SunsetCafe 84 

Sunset  Photo  Eng.  Co.,.. Between  Pages  64  and    65 
Swain's  Bakery  and  Restaurant— The  Original.    44 

Tavero  of  Castle  Crag 132 

"The  Blue  FrontCoffee  Parlor" 142 

The  Branch  Coffee  and  Lunch  House 184 

The  Brunswick 110 

The  Burlingame 188 

The  Burlington 174 

"TheBurnett" 86 

The  California  Hotel 26 

The  Cosmopolitan 74 

The  Florence 86 

The  Clifford ...  168 

TheFalrmount 188 

The  Hotel  Ashworth  80 

The  Imperial  Ins.  Co.,  Ltd 332 

TheLlon  Fire  Ins.  Co.,  Ltd 332 

The  Louvre 182 

The  Oaks 176 

The  Original  Creamerie 186 

The  Palmerlee 212 


PAGE 

The  Palms  Restaurant e 

The  Popular 120 

The  Ramona 14 

The  Red  Front 58 

The  Renton 152 

The  Vendome 142 

The  Wilson  House 12 

Tivoli  Cafe 14 

Tivoli  Opera  House 172 

Toft,  Chris 12 

Two  Twenty  Four  O'Farrell 104 

United  States  Hotel 88 

United  States  Laundry 78 

Upton  Bros 242 

Vanderslice,  W.  K.  &  Co  62 

Vayr,  F 92 

Vendome,  The 142 

Vincent  Sevin  &  Co 48 

Vintonio ]26 

Walcom,  Geo 24 

Week,  Tbe  F.  A.  Company..  .Insert  bet.  pp.  96  &    97 

Weinstock,  Lubin  &  Co 96 

Westerfeld's  German  Bakery 214 

Western  Homoeopathic  Pharmacy 126 

Wetmore,  Bowen  &  Co  24 

Wetmore  Bros 42 

Whalley,  Thomas  W 186 

Wilkins.  J.  M  166 

Will  &  Finck  Company 190 

Wilson  House 12 

Winchester  Hotel so 

Windsor  Hotel 112 

Winterburn,  Jos.  Co 288 

Wolfen,  Max  &  Co 140 

Wood,  S.  N.  &  Co 124 

Yosemite  House 84 

Zinkand  Cafe 178 


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